Our Land, Maamme (Finnish National Anthem)

"Our land, our land, our motherland,
Sound loud, O name of worth!
No mount that meets the heaven's band,
No hidden vale, no wavewashed strand,
Is loved, as is our native North,
Our own forefathers' earth."
- Vänrikki Stoolin tarinat, Johan Ludvig Runeberg









February 5, 1804, Johan Ludvig Runeberg was born. Known as the national poet of Finland, his works focused on rural life in his country. Fänrik Ståls sägner, his most famous piece, opens with the poem Our Land, Maamme which became the Finnish National Anthem in 1848.






Present day, Finns celebrates February 5th each year by eating a Runeberg's tart. This Finnish pastry, seasoned with almonds and rum, topped with raspberry jam in a sugar ring on the tart is delicious and are available only during this limited time. Special stands are posted outside each market to ensure the most fresh Runeberg's Tarts in town.