Why do Finnish people celebrate vappu?

Vappu is celebrated annually on May 1st and marks the end of winter. It is also celebrated as International Labour Day and is one of the biggest festivals of the year in Finland alongside Midsummer’s Day and Christmas.

How do you say Happy vappu in Finnish?

Typical May Day wishes include:

  1. Hyvää vappua! (Good vappu!)
  2. Hauskaa vappua! (Fun vappu!)
  3. Iloista vappua! (Merry vappu!)

What do people do on vappu?

University student organisations publish and sell entertaining magazines for May Day. Other Vappu traditions include wearing white high-school graduation caps around town (upper left corner) and enjoying sparkling wine (middle right) – in moderation, of course.

How do you describe vappu?

After a long winter, the rays of sunshine start to lure the Finns out of their caves. The winter has been survived! The climax of spring is Vappu, which marks the beginning of summer.

How do you pronounce vappu?

Pronunciation

  1. IPA: /ˈʋɑpːu/, [ˈʋɑpːu]
  2. Rhymes: -ɑpːu.
  3. Syllabification: vap‧pu.

What are the traditional Finnish dishes during vappu?

Food-wise, Vappu’s delicacies include tippaleipä, a type of funnel cake, and munkki, a doughnut. These are served with sima, or Finnish mead, which is delicious! The celebrations begin the day before May Day, and typically people head out to the parks for a picnic – it is one big feast!

What is Juhannus in Finland?

Juhannus is the largest traditional summer celebration in Finland. Long days and midnight sun are beloved in Nordic countries, and this is the time to celebrate the longest and the brightest day of the year and the real beginning of the summer season.

What is vappu in Finland?

Finns have several important traditions and holidays but, collectively speaking, there is none other like Vappu celebrations. Finland inflation accelerates sharply in March.

Are shops open on vappu?

Schools and shops are typically closed for the Vappu day celebration. Many restaurants are open throughout vappu day in Finland.

What do midsummers do?

Midsummer takes place in June and is a celebration of the summer solstice, the longest day of the year. It is one of the most celebrated holidays in Sweden. A maypole is created and raised during the day, which people gather around to dance and sing.