Tag Archives: Estonian traditions
Christmas Time!
Well, it`s officially Christmas Time in our family :) Lil mermaid found a chocolate and a little present in her slipper this morning- I wonder who left them there? That`s … Continue reading
Back To School
Following Estonian tradition our little one took some nice flowers to school to give to her teachers on her first day back. This is one of my sweetest childhood memories- … Continue reading
Sirel, lilac, syringa
It is always so heartwarming to find little things what you can call “ours”.. or “just like in my country”. One of these things is sirel- syringa. Sirel reminds me … Continue reading
Pancake Buns Anyone?
Shrove Tuesday- Vastlapäev is all I thought – sledging downhill, eating pea- or bean soup followed by some lenten buns and playing with vurr- buzz saw (a well known Estonian … Continue reading
Rukkilill- Cornflower
The blue cornflower has been the national flower of Estonia since 1968 and symbolizes daily bread to Estonians. In Estonian the flower is called a Ryeflower :) and you can find … Continue reading
Päkapikk Time!
It`s the first of December today- the day that Estonian children have looked forward to for so long. Because now they can put a slipper on the window sill before … Continue reading
Soolaleivasiil- Moving House Present
We went to visit our dear Polish friend who had moved into her new flat. As it is a tradition in Estonia to bring salt and bread we decided to make … Continue reading
Shrove Tuesday- Vastlapäev
Shorove Tuesday is a very long awaited day in Estonia. We don`t eat pancakes on that day- we eat Lenten buns instead . We also have pea or bean soup, salted … Continue reading
Päkapikk
Päkapikud- Father Christmas` Elves- are very popular amongst Estonian children, mainly because they bring little presents :D every morning during December. I am not sure how long this tradition has been … Continue reading
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