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Thank you for watching the video! Yes, I have very strong Finnish genes for sure. Also, we have learned my grandfather was from Tampere and we still have extended family in that area. We haven't had a chance to meet them yet, but hopefully very soon.
You're so eloquent and soft-spoken. It was a pleasure to watch and listen to this video. And I'm so happy for you to reconnect with your family in Finland.
Hei there! Came across your post in my feed. I too am of Finnish descent, and 60 years of age. I totally get the nostalgia thing as we age. I too have been reaching out to relatives in Finland and discovering more and more. Going back there really does feel like going home in some sense, even though I was born in Canada. How exciting for you to be finding all this information about your family. Looking forward to hearing more about your journey.
Hi, and thanks for watching @tjarvinen!! I know some families that have visited Finland regularly over the years. Mine never did when we moved to Canada. What they did do was when I was in my late teens, they all moved back and then returned to Canada. I guess they could never get settled. I am so happy and fortunate that I can now visit with my sisters and meet family that we always heard about from our parents and some we have recently found. I'm excited to learn more about my ancestors too and I look forward to making videos about this journey.
Nice video! Im 69 years old and i have some kind of same story! But i only live in Sweden but born in Finland (Porvoo Borga). My mother born 1935 put me on the street when i was 3 years old. My life in home for lost children was not funny and step mama later was not nice either! So 1980 i went to Stockholm and still stay here! But my real mother died 2021 and start to look who she was and who was my my real father! I know more now and peace in heart is coming! So we have little samae story i think! Take care and have a great life too! //Tim.
Thank you for watching the video! How sad! I can't imagine what you must have gone through as a little child. It's good you're able to learn more about your roots and make peace with decisions that were made long ago. Best wishes to you too!
What a great video and very relatable. I was 6 when i found out I was part finnish and my interest in Finland began. We had no contact or knowledge of any family in Finland. I married a Finn, but she came to Canada with me, but after we had our son, we moved to Helsinki. I was able to finally find my relatives and the farm my family started. I always feel like I have returned home.
That's amazing that you have found your family in Finland and that you got to move there! I have all kinds of memories of Finland when I was very young before we moved to Canada which I'm grateful for. So, it was interesting that so many years later when I returned I felt so at home there too. I can't wait until my next visit and seeing family and learning more about my roots there. Thanks for watching the video! Where in Canada did you live?
@@AnneliSchmidt Thank you for the reply. I lived in BC all my life before moving. It's really funny how one can be connected to a place one has never been to before. Even though it was my great-grandpa who moved to Canada - so a lot more distant than yourself since you were born here! Hope you have many rewarding future trips!
Dear Anneli! Thank you for this touching video! My mother left Finland in 1964, married a german (my father) and they both are still living there. But I moved "back" 5 years ago! So now I am based in Loimaa, witch is an hours drive north of Turku. One thing that I wanted to tell you, as it might be of interest: It is kind of common to change your family name in Finland, it is also relatively easy to do so legally. Like at about (very roughly) 100 yrs ago, a lot of people switched from their swedish names to finnish ones. I knew a guy who then in the 90ies switched back. I also know that my finnish ancestors switched to the name of Kopisto when they moved to the place with the same name, well that was long ago. I myself would kind of like to switch from my german name to a finnish one - if it just wouldn´t be such a hassle with the gernan burocracy. BTW, you have a german familyname, too! Be well, Thomas
Thank you for watching the video! How nice that you moved back to Finland! I'd love to have a mokki there to go to with family. It's very interesting that people changed surnames in Finland, but I can understand that in the context of getting back to their roots. Yes, I married a guy of German descent here in Canada. His family moved to Canada a few generations ago.
Thank you so much for watching! I can't wait for my next trip to Finland. I love Helsinki. That's where I was born and feel very at home there now again.
Thanks for watching! Yes! We were so surprised that there was a book recently published with so much information on Hankasalmi, plus to see my families photos in the book is amazing. We never saw a picture of our great-grandmother. If my aiti was still alive she would have been so happy to see the pictures in this book. She missed her grandmother a lot and spoke of her often, especially as the Alzheimer's became more obvious.
How exciting for you! I'll bet you really treasure that book. My Dad did a very large family tree and traced it back to the 1500's. My great, great, great.......... Grandfather procured the Mayflower and other ships for the pilgrims sailing to America. So much interesting information comes out when you delve into ancestry.
@MKathyONeal that's so interesting! I'm also doing a family tree and it's amazing to discover all the different branches of the family. Thank you for watching also!!
I have never seen anyone actually use birch bark products in modern Finland. I'm interested on which parts of country you have seen them? It's more like keeping old craftsmanship alive for most who do those. Your bag looks nice though 😊
I bought the birch bark bag from someone in Punkaharju. I think you're right it's a craft that is mostly done to keep it going. I have seen some birch bark items here in Canada at Christmas Markets at different events. I'll probably use it in the summer like I would any other straw bag. I'll have to use a pouch to put everything in to not damage it because it's not lined though.
Very interesting. I also found my secret cousins in the USA about ten years ago. By the way, you look like a Finn and a lot younger than your age. Good genes!
Genealogy is a popular hobby, if you can call it as a hobby. As is documenting local history. You might find this Norwegian documentary relatable and inspirational: "Karl Skartveit Fremmed blod". When you look into family history, you most likely end up going through loads of general history also: "Mannerheim seisoo keskellä metsää // Mannerheim stands in the woods".
Thank you for the recommendation! I'll check into the documentary. I've become increasingly interested in genealogy and look forward to exploring family history more deeply.
Thank you!! I've never had so much fun digging into my past. We have always wondered (my sisters and I), but now that we can travel to Finland more easily, it's been a great adventure!
Yeah, I guessed you, or your parents, were from Finland; thin light hair, narrow eyes.. but I thought you were from the most eastern part of Finland with that look. Didn't check out more of the video though
Thanks for watching the parts you did. I recently learned more about my family and was surprised to know where my ancestors originated. I call it the 'fine Finnish hair" that I have 💕🇫🇮
Hi and thank you for watching!! Yes, the cups and dishes on the shelf behind me are Arabia Ruija. I love them and use them all the time. Do you have this collection too?
Hey, loved the vibe🙌! I'm not really sure if it is the best time to ask but, I was wondering if I could help you create a better distribution by working on post-production like better storytelling through Edits, Keywords, think catchy intros and outros, or even some engaging short clips! Would love to chat if you're interested.
Thank you for the offer, but I still want to continue learning to tell stories and edit on my own. I'm not at the point that I want someone else to do the editing for me. Maybe one day 😀
@@AnneliSchmidt Never mind.. I Just felt some things could have improved but kudos to your efforts and If you're ever looking for tips on things I mentioned above, feel free to reach out. I'd love to offer some suggestions
Thank you for watching!! Do you have any family history you'd like to unravel? If you'd like to receive my occasional newsletter, here is the link: bit.ly/3oo39f9
Greetings from Tampere!
You have good Finnish genes. Hard to believe your age. You look a lot younger.
Thank you for watching the video! Yes, I have very strong Finnish genes for sure. Also, we have learned my grandfather was from Tampere and we still have extended family in that area. We haven't had a chance to meet them yet, but hopefully very soon.
You're so eloquent and soft-spoken. It was a pleasure to watch and listen to this video. And I'm so happy for you to reconnect with your family in Finland.
Thank you so much for watching!
Hei there! Came across your post in my feed. I too am of Finnish descent, and 60 years of age. I totally get the nostalgia thing as we age. I too have been reaching out to relatives in Finland and discovering more and more. Going back there really does feel like going home in some sense, even though I was born in Canada. How exciting for you to be finding all this information about your family. Looking forward to hearing more about your journey.
Hi, and thanks for watching @tjarvinen!! I know some families that have visited Finland regularly over the years. Mine never did when we moved to Canada. What they did do was when I was in my late teens, they all moved back and then returned to Canada. I guess they could never get settled. I am so happy and fortunate that I can now visit with my sisters and meet family that we always heard about from our parents and some we have recently found. I'm excited to learn more about my ancestors too and I look forward to making videos about this journey.
Nice video! Im 69 years old and i have some kind of same story! But i only live in Sweden but born in Finland (Porvoo Borga). My mother born 1935 put me on the street when i was 3 years old. My life in home for lost children was not funny and step mama later was not nice either! So 1980 i went to Stockholm and still stay here! But my real mother died 2021 and start to look who she was and who was my my real father! I know more now and peace in heart is coming! So we have little samae story i think! Take care and have a great life too! //Tim.
Thank you for watching the video! How sad! I can't imagine what you must have gone through as a little child. It's good you're able to learn more about your roots and make peace with decisions that were made long ago. Best wishes to you too!
What a great video and very relatable. I was 6 when i found out I was part finnish and my interest in Finland began. We had no contact or knowledge of any family in Finland. I married a Finn, but she came to Canada with me, but after we had our son, we moved to Helsinki. I was able to finally find my relatives and the farm my family started. I always feel like I have returned home.
That's amazing that you have found your family in Finland and that you got to move there! I have all kinds of memories of Finland when I was very young before we moved to Canada which I'm grateful for. So, it was interesting that so many years later when I returned I felt so at home there too. I can't wait until my next visit and seeing family and learning more about my roots there. Thanks for watching the video! Where in Canada did you live?
@@AnneliSchmidt Thank you for the reply. I lived in BC all my life before moving. It's really funny how one can be connected to a place one has never been to before. Even though it was my great-grandpa who moved to Canada - so a lot more distant than yourself since you were born here! Hope you have many rewarding future trips!
Interesting! I’ve been in BC since we left Finland 😀
Dear Anneli! Thank you for this touching video! My mother left Finland in 1964, married a german (my father) and they both are still living there. But I moved "back" 5 years ago! So now I am based in Loimaa, witch is an hours drive north of Turku. One thing that I wanted to tell you, as it might be of interest: It is kind of common to change your family name in Finland, it is also relatively easy to do so legally. Like at about (very roughly) 100 yrs ago, a lot of people switched from their swedish names to finnish ones. I knew a guy who then in the 90ies switched back. I also know that my finnish ancestors switched to the name of Kopisto when they moved to the place with the same name, well that was long ago. I myself would kind of like to switch from my german name to a finnish one - if it just wouldn´t be such a hassle with the gernan burocracy. BTW, you have a german familyname, too! Be well, Thomas
Thank you for watching the video! How nice that you moved back to Finland! I'd love to have a mokki there to go to with family. It's very interesting that people changed surnames in Finland, but I can understand that in the context of getting back to their roots. Yes, I married a guy of German descent here in Canada. His family moved to Canada a few generations ago.
Thank you for your video and best regards from Helsinki, Finland.
Thank you so much for watching! I can't wait for my next trip to Finland. I love Helsinki. That's where I was born and feel very at home there now again.
Wow, that book is an incredible find! You are lucky!
Thanks for watching! Yes! We were so surprised that there was a book recently published with so much information on Hankasalmi, plus to see my families photos in the book is amazing. We never saw a picture of our great-grandmother. If my aiti was still alive she would have been so happy to see the pictures in this book. She missed her grandmother a lot and spoke of her often, especially as the Alzheimer's became more obvious.
How exciting for you! I'll bet you really treasure that book. My Dad did a very large family tree and traced it back to the 1500's. My great, great, great.......... Grandfather procured the Mayflower and other ships for the pilgrims sailing to America. So much interesting information comes out when you delve into ancestry.
@MKathyONeal that's so interesting! I'm also doing a family tree and it's amazing to discover all the different branches of the family. Thank you for watching also!!
It is good to have two homes in different countries
I have never seen anyone actually use birch bark products in modern Finland. I'm interested on which parts of country you have seen them? It's more like keeping old craftsmanship alive for most who do those. Your bag looks nice though 😊
I bought the birch bark bag from someone in Punkaharju. I think you're right it's a craft that is mostly done to keep it going. I have seen some birch bark items here in Canada at Christmas Markets at different events. I'll probably use it in the summer like I would any other straw bag. I'll have to use a pouch to put everything in to not damage it because it's not lined though.
Very interesting. I also found my secret cousins in the USA about ten years ago. By the way, you look like a Finn and a lot younger than your age. Good genes!
Thanks for watching! Our extended family is growing rapidly 😁 in Finland, so it's a good reason to go back often to visit!
Genealogy is a popular hobby, if you can call it as a hobby. As is documenting local history. You might find this Norwegian documentary relatable and inspirational: "Karl Skartveit Fremmed blod". When you look into family history, you most likely end up going through loads of general history also: "Mannerheim seisoo keskellä metsää // Mannerheim stands in the woods".
Thank you for the recommendation! I'll check into the documentary. I've become increasingly interested in genealogy and look forward to exploring family history more deeply.
So exciting!
Thank you!! I've never had so much fun digging into my past. We have always wondered (my sisters and I), but now that we can travel to Finland more easily, it's been a great adventure!
@@AnneliSchmidt I definitely can see why. I’ve also had fun doing the same thing! I’ve met so many relatives that keep growing all the time.
Hello from Jyväskylä! about 45km from Hankasalmi. Your video is very interesting 😊
Thank you so much for watching my video! I think we drove through or close by Jyväskylä on our way from Tampere to Hankasalmi. Hello from Canada!!
Terve. Werner bros skiffleorkesteri Hankasalmelta. Täysin hullu lavashow. PS. Katso myös Häkä Häkkinen. Terve.
Nice and interesting video !
Thank you for watching!
@@AnneliSchmidt Thanks for noticing!
You are so beautiful! Have a classic Finnish look with high cheekbones. ❤️🇫🇮👍 Greetings from Helsinki.
Thank you so much! Thank you also for watching the video 💕🇫🇮
You are so beautiful. You can't be older than 29❤ love from Finland
Haha thanks! You're funny!
I'm from Hankasalmi/Rautalampi. Moved away when I was very little 1975.
It's a beautiful area of Finland!
Ok. 39 years❤
Still quite a ways off, but thanks again 😀
Shop which sell eyeglasses can modify those nose saddles to more suitable
Great idea! I'll check into it. Thank you for watching1
Yeah, I guessed you, or your parents, were from Finland; thin light hair, narrow eyes.. but I thought you were from the most eastern part of Finland with that look.
Didn't check out more of the video though
Thanks for watching the parts you did. I recently learned more about my family and was surprised to know where my ancestors originated. I call it the 'fine Finnish hair" that I have 💕🇫🇮
What a det ect ive s t ry! Are t e cups on he shelf Arabia Ruija?
Hi and thank you for watching!! Yes, the cups and dishes on the shelf behind me are Arabia Ruija. I love them and use them all the time. Do you have this collection too?
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Love the dress
Thank you! It became a favourite right away. It's very comfortable, light and has pockets!
Your father is (was) my 6th cousin once removed, so hello cousin 👋
Hello cousin! How do you know this? I have so many questions for you. Cousin on my dad's mom's side (my grandmother)? I'd love to learn more!
Yea that 9:40 dress is the only thing making you look 30-40
Lol you look you could be 20
Thank you 😂
And the thing is ... I'm being 100% serious.
But i know you know that already.
Just .... Wow.
this was really interesting! i'm happy you could find out more about your family 🤍
Thank you!
Hey, loved the vibe🙌!
I'm not really sure if it is the best time to ask but, I was wondering if I could help you create a better distribution by working on post-production like better storytelling through Edits, Keywords, think catchy intros and outros, or even some engaging short clips!
Would love to chat if you're interested.
Thank you for the offer, but I still want to continue learning to tell stories and edit on my own. I'm not at the point that I want someone else to do the editing for me. Maybe one day 😀
@@AnneliSchmidt Never mind.. I Just felt some things could have improved but kudos to your efforts and If you're ever looking for tips on things I mentioned above, feel free to reach out. I'd love to offer some suggestions