Ep05 - celebrating Finnish Independence Day with my big family & a house tour
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- Опубликовано: 22 окт 2024
- We celebrate our Independence Day on 6th Dec every year. It is a very big holiday in Finland and this year it was the 104th. We've had a troubled past with our neighbour Russia and this fact still lingers in the Finnish psyche. Anyway, we celebrated this year at my mother's boyfriend's house in Hämeenlinna. Raimo has a traditional old house and Vinod got to have a tour. Being from India, my husband is very interested in how people live in this harsh cold climate. You'll also get to see many Finnish dishes as the Independence Day would be incomplete without lots and lots of food :)
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Just loved learning some history of Finland ,I was amazed at how similar your country's history is to mine (Ireland ) we too were coloniaed by England for nearly 800 year ,we are a small nation too ,and we fought what was then the biggest empire in the world ,eventually we gained 26 of our 32 counties back ,and it is looking more like we will eventually get them back too . We also have smoked salmon as a starter , Your mom's partner seems such a nice man ,and I loved his house , Annika has become so relaxed with we everyone,her outfit was so pretty 😉.Vinod seems less shy ,and he seems to be really enjoying your homeland . Watching your Finland videos really brings it home how much you gave up for Vinod , I think this trip will help him to understand what you left behind because you love him so much ,you were so brave to do it .
Sorry another long comment ,us Irish are very literate and we love the writing ,which is why we are known for our playrights and poets 😉 oh we also pick berries too and freeze them 😉 Happy Christmas to you all 🎄🎅🤶
Seconded. We share a very similar history with the Finns.
Can someone tell me the name of the Finnish independence film they’re watching? I would like to educate myself on the history, thanks 😊
I had absolutely no idea about Finland's turbulent history, what a wonderful lesson learnt from this video. Please pass on my thanks and appreciation to Ramo for allowing you to share this beautiful feast of traditional dishes with us, he did an amazing job! The home is beautiful and l loved all the chest freezers around the home for all their berries. I spotted a Scandinavian candle on the side board, they are lovely. Annika in the hair bow and navy dress, absolutely adorable 😍 Thankyou for sharing with us🙏
Soviets were the Nazis for Finland
Cold, harsh climate countries forces people to work harder and to some extent may account for generally higher GDP around the north most parts of the world, it’s work or starve so I think makes a population very resilient too. Finland is possibly the only western country that has sought to end homelessness for good and has one of the best performing education system in the world for all (rich or poor) that I heard in Finland, private schools are practically banned because they don’t need to have them in the first place! Very interesting piece of history on Finland that most of us wouldn’t know that it was under Sweden for a long time. Love the cute cottage, some of the retro items like the radio and decor of all the houses in your vlog that stands out as fresh, modern, understated, minimalist Scandinavian or Nordic theme that the world seeks to copy through IKEA store around the world.
Happy Independence Day, it seems Anika has adapted well to the weather, lovely to see her cute winter outfits.
Wow i like your comment. Yes.... Compared to the uk for sure...... Finland has been great in terms of education and ending homelessness ❤️
Johanna..Raimo uncle's house is so beautiful with so many beautiful stories and details..I really respect your mom ..her dedication and upbringing shows how good your family really is ..no matter what the traditional family are like ...your family looks just perfect n we all love it💓🌟
Happy independence day..I'm in love with Finland ♥️ thanks a ton to you .lots of love and blessings hugs to you and everyone..🤗🤗😘😘
Thank you deepti! ❤️ i’m sure Raimo will love to hear the praise just like my mom does 😊
Raimo’s seems a wonderful man.. glad to know that your mom has such a loving partner !! The effort that Raimo made in serving multiple course meals to host you all speaks a lot .. the warm bonding that you all share can be felt !! Start planning for your summer Finland trip !!
One of my favourite words in Finnish is ‘Sisu’. I understand it means extraordinary courage in circumstances of no hope? & essentially defines what it means to be Finnish Finland 🇫🇮 ?
I love 💖learning the history, your traditional food & your explanation of family. I hope brings greater insight& understanding to aspects of ‘Western’ culture often misrepresented as ‘bad’ without full picture, every culture has light & dark to it…just because something is different & doesn’t meet the typical idea of something like family, it’s no less beautiful. Family is so much bigger than a mental concept/idea, imo family is a certain feeling of mutual appreciation, harmony & connection to those around you, the video illustrates this so beautifully✨…Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam✨🎄
I feel so much at home with your Finnish Christmas time activities & all the home time that you video is so comforting Johanna including that wonderful meal for your independence celebration. Annika's hair seems to be growing now. So good to see your Mom's partner & his home & family as well. Love to you all. ❤️
I’m pretty sure all the nordic countries share a mostly similar way to celebrate our holidays! It must be your nordic heritage giving you that extra comfort 🥰 while in India, i’ve never really found great Finnish vlogs, so i keep watching vlogs from Sweden and Norway to feel at home 😄❤️
When you are come back in Payyannoor please
Two years before I read an article titled 'White Death' which talked about the Finnish resistance against the Soviets. As a student of War and International Relations, I would say that the great "Winter War", of 1939 serves as one of the excellent examples of people's resistance to foreign aggression. That war showed to the world what determined people can do in desperate times. Waging war in extreme winter is tough. It is worth understanding the principle of warfare that "An angry person can be brought back to delight, vexation can be succeeded by content, but a dead person cannot be brought back to life, a nation ruined in war cannot be rebuilt. It is better not to fight..... may the souls of those who fought and died in that war rest in peace.
Watch the youtube channel kings and generals....you ll getit
The family that is happy to sit eat together without tensions or grumpy faces is a happy family. That all that's matters.
Dear Johanna, thank you for another amazing video on Finnish history, traditions and family, which is everything. Only a great love can take us all away from what is dear to us, and family is. I am sure Vinod understands what a sacrifice it is for you to be so far away from home, and if he doesn't, he better after this trip😁 Amazing how Annika has blossomed in the fold of her Finnish family, she does belong, and she even seens more relaxed and quiet. Vinod also seens to be so chilled and excited about Finland. I love it. You of course, look beautifully happy as does everybody else including your dear mom and her dear partner, which seems like a fantastic person. I wonder if one day it would be possible for you all, including Vinod's parents, to live in Finland if only partially. The weather may be a big issue in Winter, but you do have a Summer, thing is, it probably feels (temp wise) like Winter to them! ☺️Wishing you a great a blessed Holiday Season🙏❤️🎄🙌
Annika looks so relaxed and peaceful in her surroundings. You have a great family Johanna! I love the scenic winter views and the way you tell the story about Finland's history. I never miss an episode. Keep up the great work! 👍❤🌻
Thank you so much, I’m so happy to hear you enjoy the videos! 🥰
U r a lovely young lady.
Happy New year
Another wonderful video Johanna. The history of Finland is so fascinating. Raimo's home is lovely. You really get a sense of feeling welcome. You also get the feeling that the Finnish people are so hospitable and. family is so important. Congratulations on Independence Day. I can see that the Finnish are very proud of their heritage and the sacrifices they made to get to where they are now. Thank you Johanna for giving us more insight into the food, history and culture of the Finnish people.❤❤ A pure joy to watch!!😍
Even in Finland, Raimo would be considered a particularly jolly, welcoming person as he comes from a part of Finland (karelia, which we lost to russia after the war) where that is a very common trait! I dont like it when many people often assume that we Finns dont care about family or aren’t welcoming towards people, so I’m really happy you saw the opposite in this video ❤️ we might prefer our alone time and dont necessarily react well to unplanned, spontaneous visits, but especially during the holiday season we always get together with our loved ones 🥰
Happy Independence Day to all of you! Finland is heavenly in all seasons. We love your videos and I personally, salute your forefathers struggle to keep Finland independent.
Finland s history has been ignored.
As a student of history , I am happy you are informing the world about the history /struggle of your country, which has been ignored on the global platform.
U r an ambassador for your country and Indo / Finnish relationships!!
Bravo !!!!
The food preparation at Raimo ji's place with various amazing courses,was just Excellent!!!!! It must have been so much hard work. I think, you forgot to add, Finnish people r hard working too.. A source of Happiness
Heartwarming family. It’s a joy watching your video.it’s so real and enjoyable it’s unbelievable. Mix and matching feelings applies with me.
Wow have absolutely loved watching this video and all the previous ones. So pleased that you are in Finland finally and having a lovely time with family. The place looks magical and sure feels very Christmassy. 💕🤗🙏
This brought tears to my eyes because I felt so at home like when visiting my relatives in Sweden. I know you all don’t like to be compared but being an American I have affection for both and there’s so many similarities with the food and house decorations etc. Thanks for sharing your life with us. ❤️
Wow that unfolded like a movie! Such a well planned out meal by Raimo!
Nice handbag Vinod. Love meeting your family Johanna. So happy that you, Vinodh and Annika get to spend this precious time with them. Enjoy every minute. Love from South Africa where the weather is completely opposite :)
Perfect family creating absolutely magical beautiful moments with each other! It’s been an honour to have learnt about the Finnish Independence story and the history of the country. Really really privileged to have received this knowledge Johanna! And at the cost of being repetitive but can’t help, brilliant episode… more than anything else now I look forward to seeing your videos! Take care and loads of love and hugs to all of you 🤗 Abundant Blessings to Annika 🥰❤️
I find it so beautiful and interesting that you show us how you live and celebrate in Finland. Your family is so sweet and warm. Annika is so secure I wish you all a Merry Christmas and all the love and good for 2022. love from Germany 🙏💞🎄🎅🦌🕯️🍀
Such a Beautiful video of family together ! I truly love the interiors of Finnish homes and the view of snow thru the windows. Johanna the documentary is outstanding.
I’m so happy to hear you like it! I love the traditional, quite anti-minimalistic and colourful interiors in Raimo’s house and kinda try to mix it with indian aesthetic in our own home 😊 too bad we cant get snow outside our window in Kerala, but the sea view ain’t bad either 😅❤️
Wow! That was so beautiful Johanna.Thank you for the interesting & captivating history & the lovely family get together.Stay blessed & safe.
What a beautiful family, Annika got the best Grandma and Grandpa.
What a beautiful family you have! It's a blessing. Love and acceptance is everything that matters after all.
Love this Finnish series.
oh yes Johanna! a lot happier than most "traditional" families would ever be. bless you all. love
THANK YOU for the amazing glimpse of the Finnish life, the cinematography + narration are superb. I've learned a lot about Finnish history, you are a great story teller, Johanna.
THANK YOU
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KISSEL ❓😆😆😆
Johanna, KISSEL is a popular dessert in Poland, it's sold in every supermarket in tens of varieties.
And we have hundreds jokes about Russians, too.
Oh yes I’m sure many of the ’traditional’ dishes are popular/traditional in other countries in this region too! After all we share some history and culture with each other so traditions travel easily ❤️
@@JohannaNorth
I see Finland is mushroom hunting + wild berry picking country.
Was impressed by number of freezers in your mum partner's house 🏠 👏
We Poles have a long tradition of doing it, too.
I live in California now, me + hubby still do it, while children in schools here are thought ALL mushrooms are poisonous.
THANK YOU for your stories 🙏
Once again your BIG family get together stole my heart. People together make a family happy. Family shouldn't be related to blood relation only. Concept of partner too gaining ground and acceptability in India as well slowly but surely with rise in prosperity. It was a taboo in India even 10-15 years back. But gradually gaining acceptability in a way that Indian people now learning what west has already accomplished of not being judgmental about any relationship of any kind. Thankfully Indian women are leading this march to unshackle this social taboo inserted deep inside Indian culture. After all, its human which is precious. Delighted to meet your larger family of three generation. Anikka is obviously representing the third generation of your family tree. God bless you, anika and all your family members.
I very much hope that the good development continues. I appreciate the importance family is given in India a lot, but at the same time i always hope it was better understood that there are different models for family and there not bad, just different! 😊
Love everything about the Finnish vlog. You must be truly missing all the family fun in the cold winter days. It was a hard day night from Annika at the end so sleepy and cute doll. 😍.
Would like to see the Churches and the service on Christmas night Johanna.
I have just started to binge watch this woman and I can't stop I'm also in a interracial relationship I'm half kashmiri half Persian my husband is from Bangladesh but is British born we also have a daughter who will be 1 end of August the similarities i see outstanding. Love how your family makes your husband feel a part of them took me a while to adjust different foods and culture but when you love the person none of that matters
Hi Johanna You celebration was very beautiful and cozy. You have such a warm, kind and humble family and they all love you so much. Thank you for sharing your happiest moments. ❤️ ❤️
As the days pass by...I am falling in love more and more with the cute smile of Princess Annika.... lots and lots of love to the little angel
Many Congratulations and best wishes for Finland Independence Day
The warmth and love of your family would definitely diminish the cold icy winter....I love Raimos home which is so antique and nice The history of Finland and the spirit of the people is much appreciated Annika seems very much at home in both countries
Yes i’m so happy that Annika is so comfortable here during the Finnish winter even, after so many months only in India and the heat! 😍 maybe it’s the warmth of family love as you point out 😊🙏
Didn't know that Finland has such a vast history...loved to know that
Thank you for sharing your culture's lovely purity Johanna. You are spreading light in the darkness. My best wishes for you.
Happy independence day to the most happiest countryman in the World.
Learning so much about Finnish culture and history through your videos ❤️❤️
And your family is beautiful. Annika is really blessed to have such loving grandparents, aunts and uncles and cousins !!
I find it really interesting that Finland and India have a lot of similarities in their histories! And of course most people outside Finland would know very less about my country, so I love being finally able to share more about Finland 😊🙏
@@JohannaNorth you are absolutely right. I am learning so much about the similarities in terms of history and the way families mingle - having meals together, celebrating holidays and just being so close knit ❤️
And I wish we could all learn to embrace families of all kinds like you and Nina have and are able accept the choices that our parents for themselves that make them happy.
I hope this is something everyone takes away from your vlogs and just learn to love and accept all ❤️
This is the best video so far because of the history you spoke about. You are a proud Finnish bahu to a Proud Haryanvi .
Im so glad I came upon your channel and am getting to learn so much about the rich Finnish culture. Its wonderful that your mom has a companion, that's what it comes down to at the end of the day.... A great friendship and someone to share our joys and sorrows with, he seems to have a great sense of humor by the way😄I know whenever it is I do visit Finland, I'm really going to enjoy eating there😋. This is probably going to be late but Happy Independence day 🇫🇮
PS: your mom is adorable 💕 I must say, Vinod is carrying that pink handbag very well😄
My parents are also divorced Johanna. I find it is very hard for Indian or in our case Sri Lankan people to take. But as you mentioned, it is common in our countries. My in-laws were mainly sad about it when they heard my parents had split and later divorced. (They split around the time me and my husband first met) My parents both now have new partners and are settled. 7:53, my grandparents also had the same kind of desk in their hallway. 😇 8:47 so heartwarming 🤗💛 your mum is full of happiness, bless her. Lovely to meet your mum’s partner, he seems lovely. 18:29! 😍😍🇫🇮❤️ Merry Christmas to you all. ❤️🎄
I usually refer to Raimo as my mom’s boyfriend, but i find that to be even harder for people to understand, so I’m learning to use the term partner 😄 I wish my parents had been happy together, but in reality it’s too bad they didnt divorce earlier
Beautiful rendition of Finish history. I am glad this goes into improving my general knowledge 😊. What a wonderful set of people and places we get to see. I was a big fan of your videos shot in Kerala. But these videos of Finland are at a next level. I will be certainly planning a trip to Finland as a tourist next year. Great work Johanna. My sincere compliments to you 🙏.
Oh i really hope you get to visit! 😍 and thank you so much for the great feedback. I’m so happy when i get to ”teach” new things or pass on knowledge 😊
Beautiful family time. Just love they way that you celebrate and the weather is harsh but beautiful. I can understand that you miss these family traditions now that you have settled in India. Enjoy your holiday and make more videos ☘️🎄
Such a beautiful vlog .. your vlog gives me inner peace and happiness..even my 8 year old son eagerly wait for Annika episodes...god bless you Johanna
Thanks for sharing independence day history of Finland.very interesting indeed.I would like to repeat my earlier suggestion here to give full coverage to your charming young sister in your forthcoming VDO by interviewing her. God bless you. Merry Christmas.
Enjoying your vlogs, it's nice to see another country , Annika is enjoying all the attention, take care ❤️❤️
I am really amazed to see how baby Annika has blend in like a mature person and she is only ten months old😍
Raimo’s hospitality and presentations of food was so admirable. You have very humble and loving family. The cranberry sauce ( is it soup?) is prepared differently then way we do here! Thank you for telling us fascinating history on Finland but I tell you winter does seem very harsh over there.. gosh I don’t think I could survive there!!
Love your videos as always.. you are so amazing ❤️🥰
Very happy to hear about the Finnish history and culture... happy independence day Finland 🥰
So nice!! Love your family vlogs! In Germany its very common to have blended families. And thats beautiful. Why not get a second chance if the previous relationship didn't work out? It's so much better than trying to fix and force things, that have been broken for years. That's a very unhealthy thing to do. But unfortunately a lot of countries or rather societies won't allow to remarry or to simply be in a new relationship. I really hope that this kind of mindset changes some day.
Very well said....wt use of being in a relationship dats dead, just for r the sake of others....y not start a new...
I think it’s really important to have the right to divorce, and not get ostracised from society because of it! I do think maybe that in the West people divorce too easily (though i never know someone else’s situation!) but to not have the option is not good either. Sometimes thats the only option.
Thank you Johanna....
For telling us the history of your country Finland....
So very interesting 👌...
It has been a great struggle as you say....
Thank you for a beautiful vlog ❤️
Best wishes for Finland independence day, we love ur family. Annika is enjoying with Fin grand parents 😘😘😘😘
That meal looks soooooo delish!!! My mouth is actually watering..
Your videos are treat to eyes ,so much information and Annika is like cherry on cake
Family is family. No good or bad ways to define it.
Thats so well said! 🙏
Beautiful family and little Annika, I'm happy that you're enjoying your time in Finland!!
Hi from India , Pune : you are totally right : there is no definition for happy family bcse happy family is the one we make only .
My heart melts..so happy for all of you being together
What shall I say your is super coil liked her partner and the hospitality. Really sweet memory and so cute family. Through this we can know more about the Finnish people
I want to try your traditional foods they look so delicious! The table setting looks beautiful
Best countries these Scandinavian countries. Hats off to the citizens there such a cold weather but how they manage and maintain their beautiful countries.
Love this Finnish series. Loved Raimo. He seemed a smart man. I could relate to Raimo's sentiments on account of Russia. Freedom should be granted but most of the time it's conquered. Russians went everywhere. Loved the narration over Finnish independence. Glad to hear that your great grandpa was one of first row men during independence. You must be proud of your family tree.
Last night the Russia hokey team wore the CCCP uniforms for the channel 1 Cup.
The Finish team beat them.So much symbolism in this!
You go girl! I like your presentation!
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I am enjoying these vlogs so much, i want to go to Finland now so bad( My husband is from India Punjab, been many times).... & the food the way its served and looks like a 5 star taste .. Love it ... may you continue in your blessings and Merry Christmas to your family,,,xoxo .. Regina from North Carolina, USA....
Thankyou johanna and family this is so beautiful how you and vinod have filmed this scenery also spending time with you're family on independence day thankyou for sharing you're vloggs feel so heartwarming and welcoming into you're family all the best to you johanna and you're family ❤️❤️🤗💐💐💐
Was eagerly waiting to see Annika... She is such a cuteepie.... ❤️😍 Thanks @ Johannanorth...
Thanks for introducing Finnish culture. We have this misconception that closeknit family is only our monopoly. Thoroughly enjoying your Finnish seriers
I love these videos. So beautiful! And a beautiful family! Merry Christmas to all!
Your shooting and editing is next level
Johanna it's a joy to watch ur videos.. I'm in love with all ur Finland videos. I'm seeing Finland by ur eyes.. thank u n as vinod said v r also waiting for ur visits during summer n seeing u guys in garden parties 😊
Ayye the land of the iceman Kimi Räikkönen !! Happy Independence Day to you and your family. 🍻
"Marriage" the way we know it traditionally is a man-made social construct. The idea was to provide security and it was hoped happiness would accompany that security. Unfortunately things do not always work out the way society dictates. Ultimately it is important that everybody be happy in whatever way it works for them and as long as nobody else is hurt, that is perfectly fine. Enjoying your Finnish holiday. Have fun.
I always get positive vibes from all your vlog 🇮🇳❤🇫🇮
It’s nice how you guys show the cute face sleeping at the end to end the video.
I love your videos.. and the Xmass atmosphere in Finland is so nice. All your family member have a nice smile love them all and greetings to them. Please do keep making videos longer than 15min I like it that way.
It’s a lovely 🥰 happy family you are enjoying time together 🇫🇮🎄🎄🎅🏽lovely food 🍱 it looks beautiful 🤩 in the snow ⛄️ ❄️❄️☃️baby Annika really relax enjoying her time in Finland 🇫🇮
Finland is very beautiful place and has great vibe too ❤️.
Didn't know that my father's first mobile phone ( during 2003-4) Nokia was originated from Finland😅.
Agriculture based economy doesn't make people prosperous, India understood it very late (in 1991 economic reforms started)
Beautiful and magnificent people, care and warmth.
Wonderful history of Finland and well narrated 🙏 Happy independence day 👍
Loved this episode. Great summary of Finnish history. Stunning landscape. This world is as far removed from Payanoor Kerala as possible! What a contrast !
Thanks for sharing 🇫🇮🇫🇮🇫🇮🇫🇮 Finland and 🇫🇮🇫🇮🇫🇮 Finland independence day. Aanika God Bless and keep spreading and sharing love ❤️🎄💛🎄❤️
Happy independence day to Finland✨️✨️. So beautiful 😍 love you guys ❤️❤️
Very nice family video from Finland. Thanks for sharing. A family which dines together, stays together. So, wish you all many such happy moments. Wish you, Vinod, Nina, Aunty and Raimo uncle a very Happy Christmas and a Happy New Year. 😍 Love you all.
Well we definitely eat together a lot 😋😍
Loved this vlog so much, specially learning about Finland's history and seeing all the yummy food. Did Raimo cook all the food? It all looked soooo good :)
Thanks for the history Johanna .I am so fascinated to learn more everyday..keep them videos coming .beautiful family..
Perfect blog , history , nature, food and family
Nice story about Finland Johanna...very interesting...love the family bonding...
Thank you so much Johanna for sharing Beautiful Finnish Tradition, always eagerly waiting for your vlog 💓😍😍
I hope You know you have the ability to create documentaries or become an audio artist or something like that idk.
In short Your vlogs are art.
Thank you, you made my day! ❤️ And yes that would be the dream one day when Annika grows up and we might not feel comfortable sharing our family videos anymore 😊
Lovely...Annika looked so pretty in her dark blue dress!
It's really good to watch your family time 😍😍😍 and annika's cute face ❤️❤️
And loved that history part 😜
Looking for more vlogs🥳🥳🥳❤️
I like his ( uncle) voice and way he talk just awesome full of energy
Johanna, so nice you are spending Christmas with your family!
I know how important it is... One more year Ill be missing it... but Ill bring the best I can of Christmas celebrations to my hindu family and will enjoy in India as much as possible💕💞🌟Take care
Amazing 🙏🏻we didnt know about history of finland. Thank you
Miten ihana video tarinoineen. 🥰 Raimolla on niin ihana perinteinen suomalainen koti. Hurjat saaliit marjoja heillä. Huhhuh.
Love it,your family is very warm and loving,enjoy your holidays
Happy independence day of finland. Good luck to all finlanders. India never grabbed any ones land but it lost our own land.
Very interesting narration of Finland History. Hope you keep this up
It's a wonderful vlog today , i likes to know about other nations life and history , i used to hear that people in Europe generally not appreciate the family or the relationships, they are drunkers all the time and cheating there partners, and many other rumours , i see how you love to your child, husband and how you miss to your family , not everything media show is a truth
Nice berry collection by your mother johanna. ❤️