Annika celebrates her first Diwali with family - our North Indian fam in Kerala
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- Опубліковано 5 вер 2024
- We celebrated Annika's first traditional Diwali at our Kerala home last October. The previous year, we spent her first actual Diwali on a train travelling home for a work trip, so this Diwali was that much more special to us. Diwali in Kerala might be very different from my Haryanvi family's home region in North India, but it's still important to us to try to celebrate it and find the best traditions we can easily follow at home too - the most essential tradition being the togetherness of family. The holiday season wouldn't have been as festive and happy for us, had Annika's grandparents, Dadi & Dadu, not agreed to travel all the way to the hot South India to spend it with us and teach me more about the traditions too!
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21:45 Omg she so cute when she prays by herself ❤☺️
She got quite obsessed about it for a good while 😁
Oh , its so much about Annika , the way she speaks about everything - saying" sundar" for the beautiful light decoration , saying twinkle twinkle for the serial light - apt description - So intelligent she is. Annika joining in to roll out laddos in her hath , the way she worships the God with folded hands , the way she does aarti , the way she holds the pen to write .... so many lovely things about Annika , which steals ones heart. Definitely a lot to be said about you Johanna ji - your interest in the life around you , your beautiful rangoli , the way you get ready to celebrate the festivities, your respect and love for your in- laws , your constant care and admiration and guidance to Annika - all are simply great and fills our hearts. A very big thankyou for your lovely videos.
Thank you so much for your generously kind words :) Don't really know what else to say as I'm quite speechless in front of such compliments!
It's so interesting to see the way you have adapted to Indian traditions and culture. Also, the way you explain your perspective is very good. We have often seen people from the European region have a condescending view of India and you talking about the good side of it is very heartening in nature.Kudos to you for that.
Murli, yes iv also just written a comment to say how Johanna really celebrates and respects the culture, traditions and festivals of India. She really does appreciate the preparation and work that goes Into the festivals. I love indian authenticity. I am from Europe and I did 3 years of solo travel vlogging in India. Similar to Johanna I only tuned into the authenticity of India. The whole idea of visiting India is to explore and appreciate the culture and the traditions. ❤️
Really u r a best Indian bahu(daughter in law)u r rangoli is very beautiful. U & Annika both looking beautiful. U r looking 👌 beautiful in saree.Really u r father&mother in laws r lucky such a lovely daughter in law.u r more than Indian bahu.Happy Diwali to u all
Thank you so much! I was very disappointed with the rangoli. My powder bottles were quite bad so it was difficult to spread the colours nicely and I got so frustrated in the end 😅 which makes getting appreciated for it (like my inlaws did too!) that much nicer 🙏
Annika looks extremely cute in that diwali outfit and hairstyle 🥰🥰🥰🥰you look gorgeous in saree Johanna... And ur rangoli was simple but marvelous 😍
Thank you so much 😊 I was very disappointed with the rangoli (it was soooo difficult especially with my bad quality powders), so I really value the appreciation for it!
Annika's smile after doing the arti with Dadi is ❤️
Johanna what a lovely video of Diwali preparations and celebration.Wonderful family time. Your rangooli was beautiful. Thank you for the video.
Your floor decoration came out beautifully and the way Annika holds the pen it’s apparent that she will be a talented artist like you.
So beautiful! Happy to see Diwali video. We have similar traditions like yours here in Canada. Johanna you are the Laxmi of your family and the link to Anika’s Finnish and Indian heritage. Blessings!
Now this is a tribe! What a testament this video is to how well you, Vinod, and the family are raising your beautiful, intelligent daughter. I’m filled with so much joy for you all. Much love. Xo.
3:50 Smile on her Face ❤
Annika smile make us stress buster. The way she smile we all forget the stress ND we keep smile such a pure soul. Ma'am I think she loves her papa more than Ma'am . Daddy's Angel
Anika had grown up the way she speaks is awesome
My children are grown up now
I love watching your videos especially for Anika
Our tradition is the same as yours, enjoyed watching the simplicity and harmony between all of you. God bless you all with these bonds of love forever
Traditional celebrations are so inspirational for me Johanna. Thanks so much for the visual treat. I'm sure Annika will treasure how they impact her growth & appreciation of life's gems. 💋❤
Hopefully next year it'll be a bit easier as we keep on learning about this traditions! Trying to learn to customs can be quite difficult and tiring and I have to admit I was completely exhausted after the holiday season. But it was of course very much worth it and I love watching Annika enjoy these things :)
Johanna everything is soo good , diwali decoration , rangoli , 🪔 diyas and mithai and your family .I forget everything while watching dear Annika Baby .God bless you all .
So happy to have dada & dadi to celebrate Diwali with Annika👍🏻👏🏻Your sari’s very beautiful,matching color with Annika’s dress😊
I asked Mommy to stitch exactly this dress for Annika for Diwali so we would be matching :)
Annika is sooo cute.
I don't know why, but it took me this video to suddenly realise how Annika grew up right in front of my eyes! Whenever I watch Annika, I get suddenly reminded of 18-19 years ago when I was her age. My own parents (my dad specifically) loved videoing me and my sister and the shenanigans we would get into. Please keep making these videos Johanna, you're brilliant at what you do, and I love seeing these interactions, and learning more about Indian and Finnish culture.I was born and raised in Australia, and there are many Indian traditions I grew up with as an Indian-Australian, but there are still so many that I don't know! On top of that, these past couple of videos have also been testing my own Hindi skills which is great. My mother didn't speak much Hindi to us, and so I wasn't much exposed to those who spoke Hindi. I was more familiar with my dad's side (which was Telugu). But even then, because both my parents worked very hard, I was often in childcare or after school care when I started school and so wasn't very exposed to any of my parent's mother tongues, and so both my Hindi and Telugu skills aren't that great. Look at me ramble haha. Watching your videos always makes me quite introspective and melancholic in a good way.
On another note, I can't imagine the amount of resilience you go through in order to survive the South Indian heat! Especially since you're Finnish and used to much colder climates. Even me as an Australian can't handle anything more than a South Indian winter! Anything more than 35 degrees and I would be dying (I know I'm dramatic haha). I'm sure that's a testament of your love to Vinod and Annika. Serious respect for you to leave your country to settle in a country very foreign to you. And then to learn a completely new culture. That too which so much open-mindedness and grace. Much love from Australia :)
I can imagine how difficult raising kids as immigrants might have been in earlier year especially in the terms of trying to preserve one's own language and culture. I know lots of Indian-Finnish families in Finland and quite often (sadly) the Indian parent chooses not to speak Hindi to the kids. I think Finnish parents abroad do choose to speak Finnish to the children usually though, since there aren't that many Finns in the world so we try more to maintain the language. It's something that I try to pay a lot of attention to and also sometimes struggle with, because it is such a big challenge even today with internet and globalisation!
To be honest, climate is one of my biggest struggles in Kerala! I'm already terrified as it's starting to get hotter and much more humid and it's not even summer yet. Would not survive without the AC here.
@@JohannaNorth I think another reason why the immigrant parents choose not to speak Hindi (or any other Indian language) is for the hope that their children assimilate in the culture, and not get bullied on for their accent for instance. In the past, the Indian accent was mocked on quite a bit (at least in the Anglo countries). I'm sure the parent's got picked on for their accent - people latched on the prejudice to say they lacked the "communication skills" (* rolls eyes *) to get promoted; and they didn't want a similar situation happen to their kids. My parent's never really had those intentions in mind, from what they told me, it was because after a long day of work, they were too tired for the language barrier to happen when my sister and I wouldn't understand them when they talked when we were younger. My parents spoke to each other in English or Telugu (yes, my mum learn't a whole entire language for my dad, the perseverance!), but always English to me.
I definitely understand the struggle to just speak in Finnish in this globalised world today. English is the de facto language of this world, and at times, it's just so much easier slipping into english you know?
And ah yes, the AC. The god-send gift from heaven! Honestly, I wouldn't know how to survive without this beautiful innovation haha.
@@lbell9695 So, your mom's native language is Hindi and Dad's Telugu?
What's your mother tongue in that case?
@@jam-ss2jc My mother tongue was honestly a mix between English, Telugu, and Hindi, though mostly Telugu as I had my great-grandmother on my dad's side look after me when my parents were working up until I was one years old. And then I was sent to childcare, where they just spoke English and so I started using more english, and eventually that's all I would say.
@@lbell9695 and your mother was able to learn Telugu!? Nice. Because Telugu is quite difficult to learn for a Hindi speaker.
What do you think it's easier to learn Hindi or Telugu for a non native speaker?
You really look gorgeous in a saree Johanna, and Annika with her matching dress looks lovely
Thank you so much 😊 I had specifically asked Mommy to stitch this dress for Annika so we could be in matching dresses for Diwali
How beautiful your vlogs are ♥️ you and your family lives in such harmony...love the way you've explained this Festival and you look stunning in a saree
The way she says Dadu and Dadi 🥹♥️
What a beautiful family vlog.
My oh my, best family orientated video! Brought me memories of my family! Enjoyed this Diwali video. You are well adapted to indian traditions! You looked beautiful and graceful in your saree, certainly got the seal of approval! Mixing, helping, cooking indian sweeties, making kolam and everything required of an indian daughter in law! Annika looks so happy with herself as always, and makes doubly sure papa is around. She is blooming everyday in everyway! What an inspirational family, getting along well! So nice to see all of you at the Pooja room. God bless this wonderful family. Thanks for sharing!
Johanna theres soooooo MUCH that I have to say about this vlog. FIrstly, you looked very BEAUTIFUL in your Sari. Secondly, you are fully on board with the creation process of the sweets and rangoli. ❤️ Also you have a depth of respect and open mindedness about indian culture, traditions and festivals. I'm LOVING how Annika has a depth of different languages and cultures in her life ❤️ For me, India is a place of deep culture and religion that is expressed sooo beautifully. Despite the difficulties there I was lucky enough to find nice people who would show me exactly how the real India is. Re the celebrations, festivals etc. To show me exactly the time and effort it takes to ensure that the celebrations are done properly according to indian culture. for example, you peeps take the time to decorate, make the puja and also the sweets. I know that the whole of India is not like Vinods family and my host family from Gokarna, but as foreigners we really have been fortunate in terms of our cultural opportunities. I know theres another side to India but similar to you I push through the positives and let go of the negatives. Happy belated Diwali lovely lady ❤️
Ps.... My upbringing was similar to Annika's. Re as a kid I celebrated both Christmas and Diwali. (I'm British Indian). I love the fact that you have hindi speaking in your vlog and I understand Hindi 😀😀😀😀😀 keep the precious indian culture in your heart as you make those AMAZING family memories dear ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
Of course in general too I'm curious to learn about Indian (or any foreign) culture etc, but on a personal level in this case to me it feels more learning about my husband's side of the family, their customs and ways of life and togetherness. Which I frankly don't see that much different from having taken a Finnish spouse and learning from his family's traditions. I don't think one can be in a relationship, especially an intercultural one, without an open mind to learn about the other side, as it's extremely important to mix and blend together and honour both families' and cultures' good qualities and customs :) I try to pay as much attention to learning about Indian culture as to maintaining my favourite things about Finnish culture living here in India! I think you might be able to relate to those sentiments as a person of Indian origin in Europe :)
@@JohannaNorth absolutely ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
Sorry Johanna I was in such a rush this morning when I replied to your comment dear. ❤️ I did want to add one more thing..... Having travelled vastly in my life.... The country that I resonate with most on terms of traditions, heritage and culture is India. I don't have the same resonance with any other country. I wonder if thats because being Indian by race is inherent for me hence I have such resonance with the customs. For example, I was glued to the screen whilst I watched this vlog. Yes I can certainly understand how it's significantly important that Annika is also exposed to Finnish language, customs and traditions, as afterall I would go bonkers if I didn't have my British exposure. Indian customs excite me far more than British customs but at times it felt impossible to live in India as a single woman due to the more challenging aspects of India. So yes, to conclude I need both Indian and British aspects in my life in order to survive. ❤️
@@travellingyoginikas I am Indian, I live in India and pray to god that I have the blessings to die in India at the end. There is no difficult side in India. There are problems which is there in every country you go. But you would not be living a nice life without India where ever you live considering an Indian Invented Zero, an Indian invented shampoo and an Indian invented ORS(oral rehydration solution without which it caused millions of deaths before its invention). Also Indians love and accept all religions and culture, so you do not have to radicalize normal people living their own life without asking for your radical advice. let them live in peace. leave them alone. They are good people.
@@jituladhikary2227 I am also Indian and living in India. I have also lived in the UK too. India is safe for women as long as they are looked after well. And I am looked after here. Yes alot of people whom I come across are genuinely kind and accepting of all religions and races. And they are also very loving people. Some can't do enough for u. That's so BEAUTIFUL. I live with an Indian family and they are protective of me due to the darker side of India. As you rightly say..... All counties have a dark side. India is still a developing country and I live in a tourist region so I MUST be cautious. And my family would certainly vouch for that. Iv had vile experiences here with the corrupt patriarchy men and I don't wish such experiences on anyone. So yes women must be extra cautious in India.
Dear Annika: You are so irresistible. You did such a wonderful job with helping with the cleaning and cooking to prepare for Diwali. You looked so beautiful wearing your special dress and your hair up to celebrate Diwali. With all the love and guidance from mommy and daddy and dada and dadi, , when you're a little older you will learn to understand the meaning of Diwali and other Hindu holidays. Thank you Annika for sharing your beautiful, Hindu holiday with us. You are truly a joy to watch. Hugs and kisses.❤❤💋💋
Hope she's still as excited (and more skilled) to help next Diwali! It's such a joy to watch her enthusiasm and joy with the festivities :)
Totally enjoyed the vlog. Annika makes my day.💞 she is a ray of hope n sunshine..
Joanna you are an asset for any family household; Vinod’s parents cultured and easy to relate with. Always enjoy videos you share
Please start posting small cooking videos too, we like all your mother in law and your dishes which you show on your videos
I don't have the time or energy to make more videos at this point. But I do plan on making more home videos if I ever get done with all the travel videos on my backlog
What a wonderful video again 😍, lot of information about diwali, too. Terveisiä teille kaikille Valkeakoskelta.
Moikka Kaisa! Tosi kiva kuulla, että tykkäsit :) Voi että toivottavasti päästään pian juhlimaan myös jotain pyhiä tai ainakin kesää Koskiin!!
Wow! A fantastic rangoli made by you dear Johanna♥️🧿
I'm learning Hindi from Annika and you😍
Seemingly, you all have enjoyed the festival of lights 😍
Happy Diwali😍
I'm also learning Hindi from Annika :'D And I really value the compliments for the rangoli! I was so disappointed with it, it was so difficult especially with my bad quality powders. So the appreciation is that much more special :)
Elizabetta I also loved the rangoli made by Johanna ❤️❤️❤️❤️ I also LOVE LOVE LOVE how Johanna makes the sweets, speaks Hindi and does the prayer rituals at her home. Similar to Johanna Iv spent many many years in India. And I can say that Johanna is very positive indeed. I feel that she has a great awareness of both the positive side of indian culture as well as the difficulties in India, but according to her vlogs she chooses positive depth. I love how she speaks Hindi and how little Annika is being raised in a multicultural and multi-linguist environment. It is SUPERBLY enriching for a child to have such opportunities in a happy and loving space ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
The effort that yoi took to do it itself is commendable 👍🏻enthusiastic 👏🏻👏🏻
Myself a keralite and my daughter, we both tried copying from you tube videos but was of poor than your rangoli 😊😊
Madam Johanna is very good artist and very talented person, but Bharat is teaches the world about to do UNSELFISH LOVE towards the universe, and becoming joyful eternally! God bless you all 🎨 👌👍👏 ❤️
Annika is a delightful fusion of the best of Finnish and Indian cultures. Can't wait to see how she grows and blossoms into a beautiful flower.
Best rangoli ever I have seen...you are truly amazing
Happy Diwali to all of you!👍🎉🎊
So cute Annika ❤️❤️god bless
Johanna you were looking so pretty in red saree❤️
Generally we celebrate Diwali like this only , neighbours and friends also comes to visit us or we go to their houses.
You have made very nice rangoli👍
Watching from New Zealand. Lovely family, Vinots mum and dad and your beautiful daughter.
In Maharashtra...all the children in house make Killa .
It is a miniature model of fort . they represent maratha Empire in sahyadri hill range. It teaches children about marathas and their bravery and all sacrifices they had given to build the empire by conquering the forts and newly building them .
All children make it by using stones, bricks, soil ... getting hand dirty in mud playing whole day while making Killa is the best memory of every maharashtrian child in diwali.
I couldn't explain it better in comments..but I would suggest you to search about it on internet. Just search 'Killa making diwali ' It's really good fun activity for Annika also !!
Oh that sounds really nice! Maybe we'll try something similar too :) Does 'killa' mean exactly this miniature fort? I love the Marathi movie Killa which is why I'm wondering (I can't remember the plot anymore, but it's one of my favourite Indian movies!) :)
@@JohannaNorth OMG yess ...Killa means fort . And the one we make in diwali is also called as Killa even though it's a miniature model ...it might not even resemble any actual Killa ..cos children don't have that developed skills to make the replica .
And the movie Killa is just beautiful!! ✨
My mum was raised in Nagpur and I had no clue about this! I just asked her, she confirmed she partook in this activity. Sounds like a lot of fun!
lots and love and blessings to Annika and whole family 🥰🙌🧿
Annika is precious. Joannah looks so pretty in sari. The whole family os adorable
Lovely video, appreciate your interest in learning new things ❤
One has to have a curious, open mind for learning in a intercultural relationship I feel! :)
Hello dada and dadi happy devel
Annika is going to be one hell of a lady who knows so many languages/culture...
I like your videos both from stylistics (photography/visuals) & narrative pov… 👌🏽
Thank you 😊
😘so happy.... Feeling happy....
Johanna ji aisa hi sikayiye aur app ka festivals bhi very nice 👌😍🙏💐
So heartwarming to see the festivities. Ur Rangoli was so good.
Anika....Love from Mumbai
Missed Dadu's speech this time ☺
Annika rarely leaves anyone time to give speeches :D
Owsum .And Annika is so cute.
Uummaah to Annika. 🥰🥰🥰
Hello Johanna Vinod and Annika 👧🏻👋👋♥️
Your sari is beautiful and I love Annika's dress, she looks so grown up. Thank you for sharing your Diwali with us x
@23:39 - Annika: Come on guys , let me eat my festival food - reaction is crackers blast in the background... 🤣😂😂
Diwali happy time enjoy families happy year ♥️👋😮🙏♥️🙏
Mamma : Annika ko more chahiye...
Annika : Naheee...with a cute smile😂❤
Thank you for this beautiful video. 💕💕
Always a pleasure to see your vlogs 😊🙏🙏God bless you n your family.
Thoroughly enjoyed the vlog. The rangoli was indeed good.
she is precious
Just a feeling…are you expecting? Just a feeling I have! Enjoy and love watching sweet Annika grow and learn so much about the world around her!
Hello bhai so sorry for the late subscription now I subscribed when I see the little princess I feel so happy a cute smile comes on my face
I really miss My Grandparents 💔
Awesome looking goodley celebration on diwali.
7:35 Watch Hebbars Kitchen in UA-cam on how to make Kaju Katli. Make it a couple of times until you get it right. I am sure you will master it in no time. 👍
i enjoyed the vlog very much ,thank u johanna 🙌🙌
Beautiful film and beautiful family from both sides (Indian and Finnish).There is so much to learn from India, indeed. Many thanks for the wonderful and informative videos. It seems that you invest a lot in each of them! Jonathan (Denmark).
Hope one day your mother and sister celebrate Diwali in Jaipur. North India really goes all out with lights on Deepawali. Also hope your in laws , can visit Finland in summer.
Happy family Lovely couple cute Annika god bless you 🙌❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️👌👌👍
Such a beautiful way your family celebrated Diwali ♥️
Appreciate your efforts of making Kaju katli...!!!
Lovely video 😍🥳💫💥
Rangoli looked beautiful!
you complete my day Annika.....
❤️❤️❤️❤️ love from Himachal Pradesh
U looked stunning in a sarie. Yes the heat has a lot to do with the sweet meats not set. I loved ur rungoli
She is so so sweet 😍
I LOVE Watching Anika
Beautifully done,
so heartwarming!!...
Nice
Awww have a good one guys so nice seeing u as a family unit x
Superb......
Iam watching your channel for the first time and it's so calming..little Annika stole my heart. Which place is this where you celebrated Deepavali
Happy Diwali all of you
Good vlog 👍
You look so elegant and classy in maroon red saree.
I loved that material and colour too, thank you! 🙏
@@JohannaNorth, the material is cotton, which is why it oozes class. I was pleasantly surprised that no one mentioned that you look good in that outfit in your family.
I really miss my family too..🙄
Hpy republic day
So nice baby Annika
Hai JOHANNA SIS...YOU LOOKS PRETTY✨ IN SAREE😇it's suits you very well 🤞..... Are we still behind 2 months of vlogs?
Yes, we are in the Diwali time :) and next going into November travels
@@JohannaNorth okay sis..its weekend... Now any plans 🙃
Sweet Family ❤
Hello Johanna, Wonderful and So So Beautiful Vinod his parents family , Wow Johanna is Gorgeous so beautiful Saree too same her little Daughter is dress very nice Happy Diwali to you and his husband Vinod your parents in law family …. We Love you Annika and Johanna ,Vinod family 🙏🏼🤲🏼🤲🏼❤️🤗🙏🏼🪔
Thank you so much sharing with us , Wonderful Have A Nice Good Day 🙏🏼🤲🏼❤️❤️🤗💐
Johanna yours sree dresses looking charming and beautiful
Love you anika
Nice family👪 and very beautiful😍✨❤ video👍 ji
Your in laws are beautiful couple.
Happy diwali🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉❤❤❤❤
So beautiful 🥰❤️
💕😇🌟🙏❤
Very nice...Teach her dance..
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