Jan 24, 2021 · On the first of May Finns celebrate Finnish Vappu, one of the biggest holidays next to Christmas and Easter. It’s especially popular among students and marks a highlight in the academic calendar for many.

Immerse yourself in the charm of Vappu in Finland. Discover the traditions, its most iconic delicacies and experience the celebration of the arrival of spring.

Vappu on vuosittain 1. toukokuuta vietettävä enimmäkseen länsimaalainen kansainvälinen juhlapäivä ja monissa maissa yleinen vapaapäivä. [1] Se on kevään loppupuolen juhlapäivä sekä kansainvälinen työläisten juhlapäivä. Suomessa vapunpäivää aattopäivineen vietetään työväen, ylioppilaiden ja kevään karnevaalijuhlana. [2]

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.

Apr 27, 2021 · In general, this two-day carnival is called vappu in Finnish. The last day of April is called vappuaatto (the Eve of vappu) and First May is called vappupäivä. Typical May Day wishes include: Hyvää vappua! (Good vappu!) Hauskaa vappua! …

Apr 30, 2023 · Vappu, also known as May Day, is a major spring festival celebrated in Finland on May 1st each year. It is a time of rejoicing and merrymaking and is one of the biggest holidays. Vappu is celebrated throughout Finland with various traditions such as picnicking, drinking, and wearing white caps and student overalls.

Apr 30, 2020 · Although this year, May Day (vappu in Finnish) cannot be celebrated in the normal way, we thought we’d take a look at the traditional May Day celebrations in Finland. We’ll also briefly talk about how Finns celebrate vappu under these extraordinary circumstances.

Apr 30, 2014 · If you are in Finland right now you will notice that everyone is excited, and some are thrilled out of their minds. The reason is that Vappu is coming. And what is Vappu? It is the spring fest of Finland, the Labour Day and the May Day. I remember how, during my first Vappu, nobody could explain to me very well what it was all about.

May 2, 2014 · Vappu is the most unique May Day celebration. Read what Vappu in Finland is all about and why Finns consider Vappu one of their most important traditions.

Vappu in Finland – What is it? 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. Celebrations start on May Day Eve on the 30th of April and continue to the 1st of May. History behind Vappu