What would our annual Vappu celebration be without donuts! I remember when I was a little girl in Finland and my friend Maria’s mother would make Vappu donuts every year. They were incredible delicious, hot out of the fryer. We enjoyed them with some homemade sima, of course. Sima is a kind of a fermented […]
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VAPPU/MAY DAY IN CENTRAL PARK
Last Sunday, after work, against my plans going straight home, I headed out to the sunny Central Park. I got the Great Lawn and Sheep Meadow mixed up and got lost a little, but eventually found my way to the Sheep Meadow and the Finns. We were celebrating Vappu (actual date is May 1st) and […]
VAPPU PICNIC IN CENTRAL PARK
I have to admit I wasn’t planning on joining the annual Vappu (May Day) picnic this year, but last minute offer for a ride to the city changed my mind quite fast. So there I was an hour later sitting in the lawn in Central Park’s Sheep Meadow sipping some bubbly in the sun and snacking on […]
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It was beautiful Saturday, “perfect California weather”, like hubs would say. Spent most of the day outdoors just chilling. It was also Vappu, but we didn’t do anything traditional. Once there’s kids in the picture I’ll start promoting my culture a little more. Promise! We tried to take some Vappu photos for the family, but […]
VAPPU PICNIC IN CENTRAL PARK
What a perfect Vappu Picnic in Central Park! It was gorgeous day; sunny, hot and spirits were high. For those who are not familiar with this Scandinavian celebration check HERE. We Finns call it Vappu and it’s probably the year’s biggest drinking day. If you ever visit Finland during this time you’ll understand why… Bunch […]