Finnish Constitution Day

6

Dec

Finnish Constitution Day on December 6 is a special day when people in Finland celebrate their independence. It's like a big birthday party for the country. On this day in 1917, Finland decided to be its own country, free from others. People feel proud and happy about their freedom, so they have parades, sing songs, and raise the Finnish flag. It's an important day to remember how brave people were a long time ago to make Finland the country it is today. Kids often learn about history and why being independent is so special for their homeland.

How to celebrate Finnish Constitution Day?

Celebrate Finnish Constitution Day by starting your morning with a yummy Finnish breakfast, like rye bread and berries. Wear blue and white clothes to match the Finnish flag. Listen to some Finnish music or watch fun Finnish cartoons. You could draw or paint a picture of Finland's flag. In the afternoon, make a Finnish snack, like cinnamon rolls, with your family and enjoy them together. Share a Finnish story or play a Finnish-themed game. In the evening, light a candle to honor the special day and watch a Finnish movie or read a book about Finland before bedtime.

Where Finnish Constitution Day is celebrated?

  • - Finland