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Do you know the empty feeling when January starts and the celebrations become a distant memory? I do as well. Getting back to normal is the other side of the coin that waits after the best month of the year — every single year. I know I shouldn’t worry too much in advance, but I…
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Today is the day: I finally get to put up some of my trusted Christmas decorations! So many years have passed with my old ones; I am a firm believer that the things I buy should be used for as long as they are functional — it is simply common sense and a step towards…
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There’s a reason why I haven’t posted much about creating my own decorations or gifts: quite honestly, I’m not very good at handcrafts. Still, this autumn, I picked up knitting to make some woollen socks for my dear ones. Woollen socks have a strong foundation in Finnish culture — many people know how to knit…
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Here we are once more, writing as December raises its head. It’s already been nine years since the first December when I decided to write about my activities during the month — almost a decade ago! To reminisce, I took some time to dig up old versions of this blog. The most recent few years…
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The holiday season arrives sooner than you would believe, and it is time to prepare for Christmas! Stay tuned and join the magical journey starting on the 1st of December!
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I can’t believe how fast December has flown by this year! It always feels quick, but this time, it’s as if it started only yesterday. Then again, I’ve managed to fit so much into these weeks—definitely more than in an average December. Today is all about preparing for tomorrow’s celebrations, which means one thing: it’s…
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Apologies for not writing in so many days in a row. It’s not that I haven’t wanted to or lacked things to share—I’ve just had so much on my plate lately, and it’s left me feeling a bit drained. I think I’m still recovering from my recent travels as well. This week has been incredibly…
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You read that right—our local running club held a Christmas Marathon event, and I took on the half marathon! I couldn’t have picked a tougher day, though. It snowed heavily last night, leaving the streets buried under soft, uneven piles of snow. Running through that felt like a full-body workout, engaging tiny muscles (and my…
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While I’m safely back home, my journey to explore Christmas traditions from around the world continues! Today’s focus is Hungary, and as is customary, I began the theme with an appropriate song. Mennyből az angyal is apparently one of the oldest Christmas carols in the country, making it an interesting choice to share. I personally…
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I did it—I made it home! While that might not sound like an amazing achievement, yesterday’s journey was filled with unexpected obstacles that made it feel like quite the adventure. My long trek home began in Dresden, where I caught an 11 o’clock train back to Prague. I love trains, to be honest, but they…