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So far, I’ve managed not to fill this site with stories about my running, so as a reward, I’m giving myself a day off to do just that. The winter season is only just beginning, but I’m already hyped! Winter is one of my favourite times to run, even if it isn’t technically the most…
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I suddenly got the idea that I haven’t really analysed the differences in Christmas tree decorating very much. I’ve just set up my own tree here at home, so the subject feels especially relevant right now. It feels a bit early to put the tree up already, but since I won’t be spending the holidays…
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I don’t know if it was a brilliant idea or the biggest mistake of our lives to decide to try a pen and paper RPG with my family this Christmas. But this kind of deal was made and now it is time to carry the consequences. We decided to follow the rules of the Finnish…
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Some of you are going to laugh, but I need to tell this anyway: create yourself a Christmas Excel sheet! Now that you have laughed enough, let me explain why: 1. A good plan makes the big project far easier There are projects that go well when you simply wing them, but the more details…
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So I already revealed that I’m attempting to try my skills in the art of crocheting. Getting the idea was great and all, but then came the reality of following the pattern. I have crocheted pot covers and similar small items before, so I thought I knew enough to simply follow the instructions. Boy, was…
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Happy name day to myself! I’ve written about the special status of my name day before as well, but here we are again. To repeat the basics: the Day of Anna has been celebrated for a long time in Finland, although not so much nowadays. This day has traditionally been significant because of the darkness…
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Because I have a special connection to Hungarian culture, I thought I would continue exploring the country’s traditions. Today’s theme is food eaten at the Christmas table, and from what I understood, there is one dish that stands above the others: Fisherman’s soup. The main ingredients are exactly what you would expect from a meal…
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I have strived to come up with new content this year, but there is one thing I simply cannot get away from: the gingerbread house! Especially now, when in my household there is a person who has never baked one, it feels almost like my moral duty to create it. I may or may not…
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Once again, it is time for one of the biggest celebrations in Finland, as it has now been 108 years since the Finnish Parliament decided to declare independence. Without going too deeply into the more recent history, this decision led to three devastating wars (as well as the Civil War) in Finland, followed by a…
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I’ve been thinking about this topic for many years, but every time I try to write about it, it feels unexpectedly difficult. So many aspects of the Christmas season involve some form of consumerism, which makes it challenging to give realistic tips for celebrating in a more sustainable way. But that’s exactly why the subject…