Most people associate Finland with saunas and Santa Claus. Almost every Finnish citizen has a sauna at home. This is a national tradition, the same as deer breeding, the use of natural fur and leather. In Finland, there is the official residence of Santa Claus, who accepts letters from all over the world. At the same time, you need to be prepared for a humid and cold climate, because this is a northern country. Next, we suggest reading more interesting and surprising facts about Finland.
1. The core of Finnish life is sports and food.
2. Finns use only the "buffet" at all solemn events.
3. Most Finns are surprised when asked about the buffet.
4. Finns don't like Switzerland.
5. Russia is also one of the three countries that the Finns do not like.
6. Finns can drink more than ten cups of coffee during the day.
7. The working day in Finland usually lasts until 16.00.
8. Cold cuts, sausages, cold cuts and pasta are Finnish favorites.
9. Finns love to cook soups based on sausages, carrots, potatoes and onions.
10. Only one sausage-based soup is made by the Finns.
11. Finns brew a fish soup based on milk.
12. Finns determine its fat content by the color of a packet of milk.
13. The German supermarket is considered the cheapest store in Finland.
14. In a cheap store, you can find frequent discounts on products that are coming to an end.
15. Apart from all products, high-quality but expensive alcohol is sold in Finland.
16. Finns know how to make the most delicious ice cream in the world.
17. Finns do not spare money on sweets and therefore make large portions of ice cream.
18. In Finland you can buy small and salted watermelon.
19. Finns always indicate the percentage of fish meat when producing fish cakes.
20. Soviet fish in tomato sauce without tails and eyes are sold in Finnish stores.
21. In Finland, you can buy condensed milk, sprats and squash caviar, well known to us from childhood.
22. Finns eat jam with meat or porridge.
23. Finns eat bread only with butter.
24. Finns don't know what to do with condensed milk.
25. Even small children in Finland love fast food.
26. The Finns force their young children to wear diapers around the clock.
27. Local gas stations are a favorite entertainment destination for older Finnish children.
28. Finns very rarely use mayonnaise in cooking.
29. Children are allowed to eat enough of whatever they like.
30. When a child has a sore throat, Finnish parents wait until everything goes away by itself.
31. Buran is a universal pill, which the Finns use to treat minor illnesses.
32. A mixture of samba and aerobics is a favorite form of fitness among the Finns.
33. Finns of all ages and genders love to spend their free time in fitness clubs.
34. Nordic Nordic walking is a favorite sport of the Finns.
35. It is impossible to find such kind of relaxation as yoga in Finnish clubs.
36. Sauna, church and cemetery are the main places to visit at Christmas.
37. The Finnish church has a simple design with few icons.
38. A woman can be a priest in the Finnish church.
39. Rice porridge, baked pork leg, vinaigrette, jelly and casserole are the main Christmas dishes.
40. Wine and beer are Finnish favorite drinks.
41. Finnish children love to drink lemonade.
42. Every Finnish home has a sauna.
43. Finding inner peace is the essence of Finnish Christmas.
44. Finns are preparing for Christmas in a special way.
45. At Christmas the Finns give home accessories.
46. On New Year's Eve, tin horseshoes are set on fire for good luck.
47. Beer and pizza are the main New Year's meals.
48. Finns are very fond of using various fireworks and firecrackers on New Year's Eve.
49. Traditional roller coaster day falls on January 6th.
50. Finns throw away all the trees on January 6th.
51. The ski vacation starts at the end of February at every Finnish school.
52. Finns like to spend their winter holidays skiing downhill.
53. The main meaning of Finnish life is constant competition.
54. From an early age, Finnish children are brought up in a constant spirit of competition and victory.
55. Finns are always busy with something and don't just walk around.
56. Finns love to spend their free time actively.
57. “Healthy lifestyle” is a compulsory subject in every Finnish school.
58. Pupils have the opportunity to try all musical instruments in music lessons.
59. Also in Finnish schools they study the basics of world religions.
60. Parents are easy on the early sexual development of their children.
61. At the age of eighteen, every Finnish teenager receives his own apartment rental from the state.
62. A Finnish child of 15 years old can have their own vehicle.
63. Teens love to come on a date with a tractor.
64. Every Finnish family has at least two cars.
65. Finns mostly choose German-made cars.
66. Finnish families are characterized by the same type of kitchen utensils, which are bought in only two stores.
67. Finns love to give away something from dishes or home accessories for the holidays.
68. Sports or household items are the best gifts for Finns.
69. Even wealthy Finns can buy second-hand things.
70. The Finns have a lot of fun talking about energy.
71. Finns can even wear things with holes.
72. Finnish brands are local favorites.
73. Tracksuits are a favorite type of clothing for Finns.
74. Finns are characterized by reliability, practicality and convenience in everything.
75. It is difficult to find beautiful and sexy clothes for women in Finnish shops.
76. Finns today have a greater respect for other world cultures.
77. Utilities are the most expensive in Finland.
78. Even wealthy Finns save water.
79. Finns wash very quickly to save water.
80. Finns are a very economical people.
81. They are used to taking care of both their own and other people's property.
82. Most Finnish women choose African men.
83. On the streets of Finland you can meet Russians, Somalis and Turks.
84. The Russian alphabet is compared with the Japanese alphabet, which is very difficult for them.
85. Finns are very sociable people.
86. Finns like to talk a lot.
87. Finns can tell a stranger everything about their family and their life.
88. Family, sports, work are the main topics of conversation in Finland.
89. Finns are indifferent to art.
90. They do not like silence, so they always turn on the TV or radio in the house.
91. Finns don't like to drive around intersections.
92. Chocolate, strawberries and cucumbers are Finnish favorite foods.
93. Finns root for the local hockey and football team.
94. Elks, wolves and birds are major contributors to television news.
95. All films and broadcasts on local Finnish television are broadcast in their original language only.
96. A special kind of red cow is bred in Finland.
97. Finnish and Swedish are the official languages of Finland.
98. The cleanest water in the world is in Finland.
99. Mobile phone throwing competitions are held in Finland.
100. In Finland, education is free for everyone.
