Finnish Independence Day 2012
Linnea wears the Gakti.
The Quimper Hittys would like to wish all their Finnish friends and relations, and their friends and relations a Hyvää Itsenäisyyspäivää – a very Happy 95th Finnish Independence day for 2012.
Noaide made by Johnny Walker Nilsson.
The Quimper Hittys recently inherited a tiny Sami shaman’s drum or noaide pendant made by Johnny Walker Nilsson. The drum is made from reindeer antler and birch wood burl. Linnea is very happy to show off this tiny work of art while wearing the Sami woman’s outfit.
Last year Constance and Tansy were involved in a great Reindeer Saga, the entire story can be seen by following this link
A great on-line Finnish Advent Calendar can be found here: http://joulukalenteri.positiivarit.fi
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Oh, I don’t know which post to reply to, I just love so many!! I’ve enjoyed the Finish Independence day because here in Westminster, Massachusettes, we have a pretty large Finish community and history. A lot of our friends are Finnish and it’s great to see real clothing and a drum. Oh and the reindeer is wonderful! Diane
I am glad you have been enjoying the posts! The Quimper Hittys take advantage of any opportunity to celebrate…their clothes were fun to make, and the needle-felted reindeer too!
While I have no Finnish ancestry, I wish the Finns well in their continuing independence from Russia. It’s nice to see that Linnea is back home for a visit and a starring role in your blog.
Linnea came along with us on the mince pie-making extravaganza, and is enjoying a stint with her friends and relations (Finnish and otherwise) the old family cupboard.
I just read the December 2011 posts on Finnish Independence Day and am wondering about the T-Rex on the wood stove on December 10, 2011. He must be metal–what is his story? Linnea is a perfect model for all things Lapp! She’s beautiful.
That little T-Rex is a bit of welded junk metal art made in Argentina – his companion the Praying Mantis with a spark plug body is from the same little street market in Cordoba…I didn’t have room in my luggage for the awesome giant insects and dinosaurs made by the same guy!
Happy Independence Day to the Hitty’s and the family! What a wonderful little drum you have there, how absolutely mesmerizing!
Yes, it is a little treasure. The Hittys are now hoping to learn to joik.
Toivehet milloin toteutuu, milloin halla ne syö
That is true, but the Quimper Hittys try and keep a positive outlook on life.
What an amazing piece. It’s also nice to see one of the reindeer friends again. I just loved their adventure from last year.
Thanks, Ryan – we love the little noaide, and the reindeer has been looking for any excuse to make an appearance!
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