St. Urho Day (only Finnish or MN people will know-smile)
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Join Date: Oct 2010
Location: Minnesota
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Funny, I lived in Minnesota for most of my life, and never heard of this - but I was from the southern end of Minnesota - but have been through Finland several times over the years of vacationing "up north".
Your quilt is absolutely beautiful - so unique!! She'll love it - I sure do!
Your quilt is absolutely beautiful - so unique!! She'll love it - I sure do!
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Join Date: May 2009
Location: NY
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I too had to google it. Fun!! For those that are curious here is one link of many hits I got. Basically it is Finnish descendents answer to St. Patrick. LOL
http://www.sainturho.com/
I am surprised I didn't know of it. My mom was born in Finland. Although she was of French/Russian descent and moved to Sweden early on in her life. It seems the tradition originated in the US so maybe that is why she never told of it.
http://www.sainturho.com/
I am surprised I didn't know of it. My mom was born in Finland. Although she was of French/Russian descent and moved to Sweden early on in her life. It seems the tradition originated in the US so maybe that is why she never told of it.
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