"Let Freedom ring, let the white dove sing
Let the whole world know that today is a
Day of reckoning
Let the weak be strong, let the right be wrong
Roll the stone away,
Let the guilty pay,
It's Independence Day."
- Martina McBride
89 years ago, Finland claimed its independence from Russia. Now a national holiday, business are closed, flags are flown with pride, and parades are marched throughout the city. The main event of this holiday takes place at the Presidential Palace. Political figures, celebrities, and other famous names fill the 2000+ guest list that walk the 'red carpet' into the gala. Locals watch TV as the event is live and critics discuss the attire. Rumor has it the musical group Lordi (Eurovision Song Contest 2006 winners) is not allowed inside with their masks on this year.
Families can show their pride by lighting 2 candles in their window at 1800. Historically these two candles were used as a sign to inform Finnish Jäger troops that the house was ready to offer shelter and keep them hidden from the Russians.
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