Whilst they do have some funny habits regarding spas and ice cold water in Finland, I think I prefer their view of February 14th to ours. In Finland it is not known as "Valentine's Day", but as "Ystavanpaiva" or "Friendship Day".Rather than the romantic connotation's associated with the day here, they simply celebrate the bond of friendship, sending gifts, chocolate and flowers to their friends and remembering their loved ones... what a good idea!
You've got to love the Finns! ;)
(I do)
Hurray for Finland! We might be a nation of depressed alcoholics, but at least we are all very equal and democratic about it...