Finnish people are awesome. In this video we’re going to talk about 25 of the most peculiar and funny things Finns do! Finnish culture traditions, superstitions, mannerisms, etc.

For starters, you'd think birthdays are simple affairs, but not in Finland. Here, if you have an even number of guests, you may be wishing bad luck upon yourself. That's right - the more, the merrier, but make sure it's an odd number.

Next up, the Finns have an endearing term for their loved ones: they call them their "cinnamon buns." Isn't that just the sweetest?

Speaking of sweet things, Finnish people eat candy on Saturdays, but only on Saturdays! It's called "Lauantai Karkki," and it's a tradition to prevent tooth decay.

Now onto sauna customs, where Finns feel right at home. Here, it's normal to throw a little tar onto the sauna stones for that smoky, woodland scent.

And speaking of saunas, Finland is home to the world's only Burger King with a sauna inside. Talk about fast food and relaxation combined!

Finns, a nation of avid readers, celebrate their passion during "Kivennapa," a day where they literally throw stones to see who can read the most books.

And if reading doesn't rock your boat, you can participate in "Eukonkanto," the wife-carrying competition.

Here's another Finnish peculiarity: they have a Day for Failure. That's right, every October 13th, Finns celebrate their failures to appreciate the lessons they bring.

The Finnish love for nature runs deep. So deep that every man, woman, and child has the right to "Everyman's Access" – the freedom to roam, fish, and camp almost anywhere in the country.

In Finland, graduating high school students are given a white cap as a symbol of freedom and adulthood, often worn on official occasions and during Vappu, the Finnish May Day.

Speaking of education, when children start school, they dance around a "troll tree" to keep the trolls away for the entire school year.

Did you know? Finnish babies sleep in boxes! The government sends a maternity box to expecting parents, and it doubles as a first bed for many newborns.

Have you heard of the Air Guitar World Championships? That's right; it's a thing in Finland.

Finns believe that knitting makes you happy. So, every March, they celebrate "Neuloosi" - a day to knit your worries away.

The Finns take their holidays seriously. So much so that they burn massive bonfires on Midsummer Eve to ward off evil spirits.

Guess what? In Finland, they pay you to recycle. When you return drink cans or bottles to a store, you get a small deposit back.

To combat loneliness, the Finns have invented the "Rent a Finn" initiative, where tourists can spend time with Finnish locals to understand their way of life.

Finns don't wait for Christmas to open their gifts. Here, Santa comes knocking on Christmas Eve.

The Finnish language doesn't have future tense. That's right; tomorrow is literally another day.

Speaking of language, in Finland, people say "hello" by saying "Moi." If they want to make it plural, they just double it to "Moi Moi."

Finland is one of the few countries with a National Sleepy Head Day. The last person sleeping in the house gets woken up with a bucket of water!

Did you know Finns have a word "Poronkusema" - the distance a reindeer can travel without taking a bathroom break?

Have you ever seen a bear carving competition? It's a tradition in the Finnish town of Ilomantsi where woodcarvers show their skills by creating bear sculptures.

For Finns, ice hole swimming is a tradition. You'd think it's only for the daring, but it's seen as a health booster in Finland!

Fancy a reindeer race? That's right; Finns have reindeer racing competitions in the heart of their snowy wonderlands.

And there you have it - a glimpse into the wonderfully unique world of Finnish quirks and traditions! From sweet to surreal, there's a lot to love about this fascinating Nordic nation. Until next time, "Moi Moi!"

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