Finland's 96th Independence Day

[Jetan]

Eventhough the Finnish Nation itself is old as the spruce and pinewood forests and lakes of our beatiful land, as a political entity we are still young. We only gained statehood in 1809 under the Tsar, and independence even later.

On 6th December 1917 Finland gained it's Independence from the Russian Empire. This Independence was again confirmed in 1918, 1939-1940 and 1941-1944, and thanks to the sacrifices of the Veterans, Lottas and the Homefront we can today celebrate Finland's 96th Independence Day.

Some Music of Choice:
The National Anthem
Finlandia
The Jäger March
The Finnish Cavalry's March
Pori´s Soldiers March
The Sillanpää March Song
In the Snows of North is our Fatherland
Long have we endured Cold and Hunger
Under the North Star

[Marcurix]

So what are we discussing exactly?

[Nevanmaa]

The music selection isn't perfect without the March of Vöyri

Anyway, happy birthday Finland! It's been 96 years since we got out of the Russian bear's grip, and that bear never got us back no matter how hard it tried! It's kind of interesting that the Party at the Castle isn't organized in Helsinki this year, but instead here in my hometown of Tampere. It's gonna be interesting to see how it'll go.

[New Connorstantinople]

I thought it was the 69th. I am so disappointed.

[Jetan]

So what are we discussing exactly?

The Finnish independence, and all things related to and Finland, like in every other independence day thread.

The music selection isn't perfect without the March of Vöyri

Anyway, happy birthday Finland! It's been 96 years since we got out of the Russian bear's grip, and that bear never got us back no matter how hard it tried! It's kind of interesting that the Party at the Castle isn't organized in Helsinki this year, but instead here in my hometown of Tampere. It's gonna be interesting to see how it'll go.

Exactly! And the Linnanjuhlat is at Tampere this year because the President's Palace is undergoing renovations.

[Imperium Nova]

(Image)

Eventhough the Finnish Nation itself is old as the spruce and pinewood forests and lakes of our beatiful land, as a political entity we are still young. We only gained statehood in 1809 under the Tsar, and independence even later.

On 6th December 1917 Finland gained it's Independence from the Russian Empire. This Independence was again confirmed in 1918, 1939-1940 and 1941-1944, and thanks to the sacrifices of the Veterans, Lottas and the Homefront we can today celebrate Finland's 96th Independence Day.

(Image)

Some Music of Choice:
The National Anthem
Finlandia
The Jäger March
The Finnish Cavalry's March
Pori´s Soldiers March
The Sillanpää March Song
In the Snows of North is our Fatherland
Long have we endured Cold and Hunger
Under the North Star

Gib Åland

[Jetan]

(Image)

Eventhough the Finnish Nation itself is old as the spruce and pinewood forests and lakes of our beatiful land, as a political entity we are still young. We only gained statehood in 1809 under the Tsar, and independence even later.

On 6th December 1917 Finland gained it's Independence from the Russian Empire. This Independence was again confirmed in 1918, 1939-1940 and 1941-1944, and thanks to the sacrifices of the Veterans, Lottas and the Homefront we can today celebrate Finland's 96th Independence Day.

(Image)

Some Music of Choice:
The National Anthem
Finlandia
The Jäger March
The Finnish Cavalry's March
Pori´s Soldiers March
The Sillanpää March Song
In the Snows of North is our Fatherland
Long have we endured Cold and Hunger
Under the North Star

Gib Åland

Vad helvete...! Remove Surströmmimg from the premises!

[Imperium Nova]

Gib Åland

Vad helvete...! Remove Surströmmimg from the premises!

Yis, then gib Åland!

[Exodus Empire]

no not again

[Jetan]

Vad helvete...! Remove Surströmmimg from the premises!

Yis, then gib Åland!

No, Åland finnish, Finlan stronk!

no not again

Not what again?

[Imperium Nova]

Yis, then gib Åland!

No, Åland finnish, Finlan stronk!

no not again

Not what again?

Finlan Swedish. Åland Swedish! All for Sweden

[Araraukar]

Eh, the USA peeps get their independence day thread, why couldn't Finns get theirs?

Personally not too much into the whole patriotism flare, but I do have plans for the evening - me and my friend get together to cook, eat, play games and have the presidential ball on in tv, to watch the outfits of people as they shake hands with the presidential couple. Too bad we're back to a boring male president - I always liked Halonen's outfits.

[Araraukar]

All for Sweden

Allt för Sverige, you mean. If you're going to root for a lost cause, use the right language at least.

[Imperium Nova]

All for Sweden

Allt för Sverige, you mean. If you're going to root for a lost cause, use the right language at least.

Ja, för Kung och fosterland! Mot öster!

[Jetan]

Eh, the USA peeps get their independence day thread, why couldn't Finns get theirs?

Personally not too much into the whole patriotism flare, but I do have plans for the evening - me and my friend get together to cook, eat, play games and have the presidential ball on in tv, to watch the outfits of people as they shake hands with the presidential couple. Too bad we're back to a boring male president - I always liked Halonen's outfits.

I'm unfortunately going to spend most of the day working on my school papers, but I will watch the parade and burn the candles.

Allt för Sverige, you mean. If you're going to root for a lost cause, use the right language at least.

Ja, för Kung och fosterland! Mot öster!

What happened to "Finlands sak är vår"?

[Capital Zealand]

Finland by itself is quite the small state. I mean it could be bigger with all other Baltic Finns united, like for example Estonia and Karelia.

[Jetan]

Finland by itself is quite the small state. I mean it could be bigger with all other Baltic Finns united, like for example Estonia and Karelia.

And Ingria, Tornedalians and Kvens.

[Nevanmaa]

Finland by itself is quite the small state. I mean it could be bigger with all other Baltic Finns united, like for example Estonia and Karelia.

And Ingria, Tornedalians and Kvens.

And Komis, Maris, Udmurts, Erzyas and Mokshas!

[Jetan]

And Ingria, Tornedalians and Kvens.

And Komis, Maris, Udmurts, Erzyas and Mokshas!

Sure, but they aren't exactly baltic.

[Capital Zealand]

And Ingria, Tornedalians and Kvens.

And Komis, Maris, Udmurts, Erzyas and Mokshas!

There could be a separate ugric union of some sort for those people with brilliant diplomatic relations to the Baltics.

[Exodus Empire]

No, Åland finnish, Finlan stronk!


Not what again?

Finlan Swedish. Åland Swedish! All for Sweden

meh im just sick and tired of this patriotism bullshit

[Ardavia]

And Komis, Maris, Udmurts, Erzyas and Mokshas!

There could be a separate ugric union of some sort for those people with brilliant diplomatic relations to the Baltics.

All the peoples who speak finnic languages should totally be united in Suur-Suomi. *nods*

[Estado Paulista]

lel remove ruskies

Congratulations to Finland. Especially for kicking Soviet ass in the Winter War.

[Jetan]

Finlan Swedish. Åland Swedish! All for Sweden

meh im just sick and tired of this patriotism bullshit

The polandball routine wasn't even a slight hint the exchange might not be completely serious?

[Ardavia]

Also, totally needs this as well.