FINLAND Martina Bocci, Sofia Rega & Sofia Lorenzoni

itsENÄISYYPÄIVÄThe official celebrations of Independence Day begin in the capital Helsinki. Continuing then with a religious service. Traditionally, the national TV broadcasts every year on the 1955 film "Tuntematon sotilas" (the unknown soldier)

itsENÄISYYPÄIVÄIn Finnish homes instead it is traditional to celebrate Independence Day by placing two candles lit for each window of the house; This tradition goes back to the popular legend that the candles were used as a signal to communicate to young Finns who fought against Russian oppression that the house could offer them shelter and protection.

itsENÄISYYPÄIVÄThe two main traditions of this day, however, are the parade of students and the presidential dance.