Finland is also packed with saunas and has a strong welfare state. Several unusual traditions and social norms contribute to the country's culture. Here are seven surprising facts about the country.

In a land of 5.5 million people, Finnish-language culture is vulnerable to the overwhelming dominance of English. The right-wing government’s plans to slash arts spending risk further stifling ...

HANCOCK, Mich. (WLUC) - Heikinpäivä returns to celebrate the Finnish culture in Hancock. The midwinter celebration draws on Finnish folklore, highlighting creatures from different legends during ...

My favorite things about Finnish culture are the balance between professional and personal life, technology and nature, and economic growth and sustainability. I also value the amazing free ...

The Finnish Literature Exchange (FILI) lists more than 100 up-and-coming books from Finland. The bulk of them are so new that ...

Finland's capital is loaded with museums ... where the Make Your Mark gallery sells spray paint for tagging in authorized areas. Traditional public art is also spread out across the city.

Finnish culture also has several unusual traditions and social norms. Finland is known for being the happiest country in the world, according to the World Happiness Report, but there's a lot more ...

The country benefits from high levels of social trust and a strong connection with nature. Finnish culture also has several unusual traditions and social norms. Finland is known for being the happiest ...