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      There's a traditional paper Christmas star called a "Finnish Star" by...
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      There's a traditional paper Christmas star called a "Finnish Star" by...
      I leafed through books, old and new, about Christmas decorations and about paper craft in general. The only description of the “Finnish star” I could find was in an English book, namely “Home made Christmas” by Tessa Evelegh (Cico Books 2009). In this book, the star is called simply “white paper star”. The author writes: “Try making this easy-to-make yet charming tree-top decoration based around the traditional Scandinavian papercrafts... “ (p. 58). There really is an old Scandinavian...29.3.2012 12:56Helsingin kaupunginkirjasto
      wHAT WERE CALLED THOSE IRISH YOUNG WOMEN, WHO CRIED IN NIGHT, BECAUSE THEY HAD...
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      wHAT WERE CALLED THOSE IRISH YOUNG WOMEN, WHO CRIED IN NIGHT, BECAUSE THEY HAD...
      Unfortunately I wasn't able to find any Irish myth that has to do with virgins. But according to tradition a female creature called Banshee wails in the night when someone from the old Irish families is going to die. Source: http://www.irelandseye.com/animation/explorer/banshee.html12.4.2011 15:31Helsingin kaupunginkirjasto
      I'm trying to locate manufacturers of Jussipaita Sweaters for my personal use.
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      I'm trying to locate manufacturers of Jussipaita Sweaters for my personal use.
      You may contact the Nostalgic Store (Nostalgiakauppa) for more information about Jussi Sweater manufacturers. You can also order them directly through this site. http://www.nostalgiakauppa.fi/verkkokauppa/contact_us.php http://www.nostalgiakauppa.fi/verkkokauppa/index.php?cPath=2427.6.2010 12:18
      Why do Santa Claus exist?
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      Why do Santa Claus exist?
      Your question is very diffucult! Scientists argue about the logical proofs of Santa's existence! There is at least one book written on the subject "Santa Lives!: Five Conclusive Arguments for the Existence of Santa Claus" by Ellis Weiner. According to the publisher the book discusses the issue: Is Santa Claus real? The range of opinion regarding Clausite existence spans the complete gamut, from outright denial ("There's no such thing as Santa Claus") to fervent affirmation ("Yes there is and...30.1.2006 17:43Helsingin kaupunginkirjasto
      Why Father Christmas is called 'Joulupukki' in Finnish?
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      Why Father Christmas is called 'Joulupukki' in Finnish?
      The name ”Joulupukki” refers to an agrarian tradition of billy goats (Fin. pukki), who roamed in villages during Christmas time. Young men wearing masks made out of birch bark, horns and fur coats the wrong side up strolled from house to house asking for drinks and playing tricks. When the city dwellers started the Father Christmas tradition in the mid-19th century, they welcomed a stern grandfather with grey beard, fur coat and a cudgel. He gave presents only for the nice kids. The naughty...28.12.2005 16:24
      I would like to have information about Carelia district, the Finnish Carelia.
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      I would like to have information about Carelia district, the Finnish Carelia.
      Your question is quite extensive to answer in few words. As you might be aware is Finnish Karelia divided into two sections; South and North Karelia. Here you may explore some web pages of them: http://www.pohjois-karjala.fi/Resource.phx/maakuntaliitto/english/index.htx http://www.ekarjala.com/ http://www.jns.fi/Resource.phx/sivut/sivut-jns/index.htx http://virtual.finland.fi/netcomm/news/showarticle.asp?intNWSAID=33096...28.11.2005 14:18
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