Today is the 92nd Finnish independence day. It's not at all celebrated like the American Independence day or for example the Norwegian National Day "Syttende Mai" which are both more festive in a party sort of way. No, the Finnish independence was followed after a bloody civil war that was a part of Finland's withdrawal from Russia after they've lost the first world war. That is why the Finnish Independance Day is a very formal and quiet affair. Respect is paid to the young countries war veterans that survived the wars against Soviet Union in the forties during World War II. Candles are lit in all windows and legend has that if two candles were lit in a window, it was a sign that Finnish Soldiers could seek refugee there.
I'm lightning two candles in my window tonight. You never know, maybe there are some soldiers out there who'd need shelter.
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