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Originally Posted by Dowly
Rofl! Was looking for that earlier. Thanks matey!  Oh oh oh! Finland's 90yo tomorrow!! WOHOOO!!! Drinks on you foreigners!! :rotfl: |
"The people of Finland have by this step taken their fate in their own hands; a step both justified and demanded by present conditions. The people of Finland feel deeply that they cannot fulfil their national and international duty without complete sovereignty. The century-old desire for freedom awaits fulfilment now; Finland's people step forward as a free nation among the other nations in the world."
The Finnish declaration of independence was adopted by the Parliament of Finland on 6 December 1917.
The official festivities usually commence with the raising of the flag on Tähtitorninmäki, in Helsinki. There is a religious service at the Helsinki Cathedral, followed.
It is traditional for Finnish families to light two candles in the windows of their home in the evening, Historically these two candles were used as a sign to inform Finnish Jäger troops that the house was ready to offer shelter and keep them hidden from the Russians.
Parades are held, honorary guards are posted on all the war cemeterys and candles light them up.
The Jäger flag.
C.G.E Mannerheims grave in Hietaniemi war cemetary in Helsinki.
Independence day reception in the Presidential palace, knights of the Mannerheim Cross are traditionally the first ones to enter.
Happy birthday Suomi/Finland, we love you!