Valentine's Day in Finland

For young Finns, the traditional Finnish Friendships Day has been assimilated into Valentine's Day and it is of quite recent origin. The Finns started celebrating Valentine's Day from towards the end of 1980's. Love very strictly is not only in the air on this day, the voice of the campaigners of charity, health and education also rent the air. Valentine's Day in Finland is therefore, pretty unique.

Valentine's Day in Finland has special cards and stamps. The Finnish post office organizes some eye catching campaigns on Friendships Day each year and special stamps are also issued.

Finnish school children are an integral part of the day's celebration, though many think that excessive commercialization of this day, should not involve children.

In Finland, the Valentine cards and flowers are sent to friends and very close acquaintances. For many young Finns, this is a perfect day to get married or engaged.

There are parties held in different residences for the friends. Mainly, these parties are private affairs with thorough enjoyment on the part of the guests.