Want something Finnish for Christmas? Look no further, these seven typically Finnish gifts will satisfy any fan of Finland.
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Are you looking for typically Finnish products to give yourself or a loved one this Christmas? Maybe you’re looking for Finnish chocolate or maybe even salmiakki? Or perhaps for some sauna products that you simply cannot find in your country? Or maybe a Finnish flag? Suomikauppa.fi has all this and much more. In this article, you will find 7 incredible Finnish Christmas gifts, hand-picked by Life in Finland. Enjoy!
1. Salmiakki and Liquorice Candies
If you ask a Finn to name something typically Finnish, you can be sure that salmiakki will be brought up sooner or later. Its name comes from the Latin word for ammonium chloride. We’re not saying Finns are crazy, but we’re also not saying that they aren’t. Anyway, buying salmiakki to someone you love is (probably? can’t find the source right now) said to bring the recipient luck so it could be worth a shot, no?
2. Cool Finland-themed shirts
What’s cooler than being cool? We don’t know the answer, but that’s what you become when you wear one of these shirts.
3. Finnish Chocolate, Candies & Sweets
Finnish chocolate is delicious. Ask anyone. We’ve asked our Facebook fans and they also confirm. Why not buy a Christmas gift that literally everybody loves? It’s simple math. Also, nothing says “hyvää joulua” as a box of Finnish confections.
Finnish candies and sweets are always popular. You can buy Wiener nougat, confectioneries or chocolate-covered gingerbread from Suomikauppa, and much more!
4. Finland-Themed Merchandise (Flag, Pen, Fidget Spinner, Magnet etc.)
When you need to write something down, what do you need? A pen with “Finland” written on it. (Finnish proverb).
5. Moomin Mugs and Bowls
In Finland, the authorities take your passport away if you don’t have at least one of these in your cupboard (source: missing).
Moomin mugs are collectables in Finland, where some rare ones sell for hundreds of euros. For the first almost 30 years these were designed by the same person, Tove Slotte. After her retirement, Moomin Arabia’s design team has taken over her responsibilities.
6. Sauna Products
A sauna gift box like this one by Emendo is the perfect gift for any sauna lover outside of Finland. I mean, does it get any more Finnish than “liquorice and sisu sauna scent”?
7. Finnish Wheat Grain Pillow Natural + Massage Roller
Many Finns swear by these things and no wonder: wheat grain pillows are perfect for stiff shoulders and muscles. Just heat in the microwave, place it on your shoulders and relax. We use it daily during the cold season. Not kidding!
Did you find the perfect Finnish gift in our list? If you did (or even if you didn’t), leave us a comment.
Very good and perfect gift👋
Thank you Sandra for the very first comment on our new website! 😀