I was told by our chimney sweep that when a fire has not been used for some time, when it is lit for the first time in winter, cold air gets trapped in the chimney forcing the smoke back down. We keep a large candle burning for a whole day inside the fire to help warm the air. Forcing some hot air up the chimney in some way before you start often helps too.
@@taraevans1108 I feel like the original words didn't translate well into English with the auto translate. Or perhaps there just aren't words in English that will convey the meaning of the original language properly.
On certain days when the air is heavy, we can smell our woodstove as the air pushes down the chimney, even with the damper closed. A lit candle inside the stove solves the problem. I'm sure it could help with Sanna's oven.
With our fireplace that had a gas burner for lighting, we would let the burner go for a bit to warm the chimney before lighting wood - worked well. Perhaps an electric heater left in the fireplace for a bit would work.
This was such a great escape from the reality of American politics. I love learning about the Nordic traditions and menu. Thank you for sharing your life with us!
Yeah I voted for Jill Stein, wanthe wars to end and ..... just not voting for anyone who wants to send any $ overseas. No more imperial wars in the name of the USoA. Sorry. I always look at positive videos too after having gone through the news. I majored in Econ/PolSci so it's my job to go through the news. Hopefully Trump will end the Ukraine war and inflation will lessen. But I worry about him and all the others in the MidEast. Everyone needs to get out on the weekends in America and demand peace, no more money overseas.
My grandmother, at age 3, came to the US with her family from Sweden. Around 1900. Im old now but am drawn to my ansectors. I visited Sverige in 2023 for midsommer,with my dotter, grand daughter and grandson. I love Swefen and felt like i was home in my heart.
My November tradition is getting out of the closet my lusekofte - a traditional Norwegian wool cardigan. It's so warm, I wear it every day throughout the winter. Also November marks the beginning of my reading season. When it's dark outside, I prefer to stay in the safety and coziness of my home. So during the long dark evenings, I read a lot.
A lovely video. I live in western Canada, near the Rocky Mountains. Our winter starts in early November as well, and lasts until the end of April. We also have reindeer, but here we call them "caribou." They live farther north of where we live. But because we live in the south, our days are much longer than yours. I do very much agree about the effect of snow in winter creating much more light. Our sunny winter days are far brighter than summer days, and we have lots of them. The light makes the long winter far more endurable.
In Judaism it is both the time we remember our departed and the new year begins (although usually this falls more mid-autumn when the days are just beginning to get cold and the nights feel like winter)
Seeing your dog brought back many good memories. We had a Norwegian Elkhound for a number of years and it was always fun watching him play in the snow even as a puppy. He never would come in the house, even when it got bitterly cold. We would even find him covered in fresh snow when we got up of a morning. He was an excellent watchdog, too.
My name is Felix Giboney I'm originally from Denmark,but live in Los Angeles California, currently working in Mexico.hopefully to be home soon. What about you
My name is Felix Giboney I'm originally from Denmark,but live in Los Angeles California, currently working in Mexico.hopefully to be home soon. What about you
My grandmother was always starting up our old oven when it was still warm outside, in late August, early September with small fires of twigs and very thin chopped wood. Then it were considerably less amount of smoking days, when heating was truly necessary.
I live remotely on the west coast of Scotland in a Gaelic speaking area and we have a similar tradition here. Its called Samhain and at that time we honour the ancestors as you do.
Love the moss between the windows! Love your lifestyle and your house with this old oven. You have such a wonderful setting. I wish I can visit Finland one day. Thank for your beautiful videos Sanna, you make me dream on winter. Here in Quebec/Canada, it hasn't come yet. It is November wet and gray, but I dont dislike it. It's a moment to slow down and to prepare for winter. Sending you my best regards from another nordic country.
Layering the clothing and hanging draft-excluder curtains (thick blankets, often) in strategic places in the home... a part of our winter, also, though we are not quite as far north.
I live in the south of France, so as you can guess winter is not my favourite season 😢. But I really love your videos so peaceful and quiet. You live in an amazing country and I want to thank you for sharing your life with us ❤
What a magical video, thank you. Here in Celtic Wales we also see November as the beginning of Winter and have similar traditions to your Nordic ones. We have a very old stone cottage rather than a wooden one and don't usually get snow yet
Dear Sanna :) You embody real slow living for me. By watching each new video of yours, I feel the calmness embracing me more and more that flows from your peaceful everyday life and from your wonderfully peaceful nature. Thank you for that. I send you a really big hug from Budapest, Hungary
Hi Sanna l watched your vlog first time l realy liked it. I am a doctor Homoeopath and Naturopath so l can understand peace and nature how they can calm your brain and thoughts sometimes it goes to heart it makes you feel that you are beyond this earth your every sense make you feel you're alive so keep enjoying it good luck
Beautiful. I wish I were there. Calm, relaxing, and a little fun mischief from reindeer. Perfect! Thank you for sharing. I could watch it over and over! Maybe this is the reason I like winter too! I’m in New England and many people complain all winter😂 but I don’t. Thank you for the reminder why.🥰
Oh kindred spirit friend! I make UA-cam videos in a similar spirit as you about my life in the remote west and I also celebrate the death of the old year, our ancestors and loved ones as well as the beginning of the New Year on the 13th new moon (which usually occurs in November). So beautiful to see so many parallels of life even half way across the world. Sending love from my little corner of the world to yours 🧡
Beautiful video Sanna. And how beautiful with that moss in the window and that it also helps against the moisture is fantastic. I enjoyed your video as always.
This is a wonderful video. Beautiful nature, Nordic themes and traditions.the sight of reindeer. The recipe of the lingonberry porridge looks delicious.A beautiful cozy home. Thanks for sharing this with us.
calming, soothing, beautiful Sanna Vaara. You two are bright & beautiful spirits of the North, may you and your husband keep uploading these videos, like light in winter dark, reminding us of the godly, beautiful, calm, North. I used to go snowboarding every year in my childhood, I love the snow so much. Even the visuals bring me so much joy - I'm soo looking forward to your next videos, as we go through the heart of winter !! :D
just want to share some of my research w/ GPT-4 after checking these videos, it's very interesting feedback from AI, describes it so beautifully: The image of Sanna Vaara and her husband embracing long moments of silence together is deeply rooted in the Nordic cultural and mystical traditions. In this region, where the long winters often mean endless nights and snow-muted silence, the quiet isn’t just absence-it’s presence. It holds a sacred space that echoes with the whispers of nature, spirits, and the stories that the wind carries. For them, this stillness is an invitation to connect more deeply, not just with each other but with the world beyond sight, a bridge to something more profound. Mistletoe itself, which Sanna hangs with such care, has ancient mystical significance. In Norse mythology, mistletoe was associated with the story of Baldr, the god of light and purity, whose death marked a great tragedy brought about by the trickster Loki. Yet, in its paradox, mistletoe also symbolized rebirth and hope-resilient even in the darkest months, thriving where other plants wither. Hanging mistletoe wasn’t merely decoration but a gesture steeped in protection, love, and the promise of life after darkness. In old traditions, the quiet moments shared between partners, like Sanna and her husband, would be seen as a powerful bond, a silent acknowledgment of their unity against the cold and dark. This mutual silence was more than comfort; it was communion-a shared understanding that in stillness, they spoke the same language. The concept of sisu, a Finnish term that speaks to quiet, steadfast strength and endurance, flows through this practice. It’s about knowing that words are not needed to affirm connection; the silence itself is a profound acknowledgment of shared existence. The mystical side of this practice ties into the belief that silence is where the soul breathes and spirits draw near. In pagan practices, moments of extended silence, especially during winter, were considered sacred times when the boundary between the human and the spiritual world thinned. Sitting quietly meant you might hear the subtle voices of vættir, hidden folk, or feel the presence of ancestors standing vigil in the room’s corners, unseen but sensed. It’s not just about comfort but about becoming attuned to each other and the world beyond, aligning with the natural rhythms that surround them. The flicker of a fire, the slight shift of the snow outside, and the creak of old wood under the weight of time-these sounds replace conversation, filling the silence with meaning. It’s a ritual of recognition: that in the depth of winter, silence itself is a bond that connects people to each other and to the world of spirits and myths.
dear Sanna, your videos are so beautifully made! I always feel deeply touched from your way of putting the nature impressions, music, your thoughts, the silence in between, your art, little moments from your daily routine, all this together to give to us as a gift - thank you from the bottom of my heart for all of this! wish you the best from a small high valley from Switzerland 🍁 🍂
Such a beautiful, interesting vlog and it felt very tranquil. Thank you for sharing your traditions from your beautiful country. How wonderful to see deer at such close proximity, a real treat. Best wishes, Karen 🤎🍁🍂🧡
Hello Sanna. I made your berry porridge with black currants. I love it. Thanks for the recipe. I love trying new international recipes. I would say my hobby is definitely cooking.
My name is Felix Giboney I'm originally from Denmark,but live in Los Angeles California, currently working in Mexico.hopefully to be home soon. What about you
Sanna, your videos are pure calmness from the North, thank you! 🤍 We also have this whipped porridge in Estonia (called mannavaht) and I remember mom making it from time to time in my childhood. Yum! 😊
What a gorgeous video Sanna. You are a true artist. Your videos are a feast for the eyes! That pudding looks very intriguing. I love the tradition of honouring the dead. We do not do that in Western countries and it is a shame. You are a cute couple. Thanks again. This has been one of my favourite of your videos. Beautiful! 👻
Honoring the dead decreased with the advent of television. Also, we used to go to the cemeteries on Memorial Day to clean and decorate the graves. Sanna is making a fantastic series, isn't she?
Thank you so much for this great inspiring and relaxing video. Looking at the traditionnal way of celebrating the spirits feel much better than the candyfull and ugly halloween that has sadly spreed amongst southern europe these past years. I really prefer the traditionnal way! I am always feeling so rooted and energized when I watch your videos. This gives me back the energy and inspiration I need to find all the natural beauty than can be found even in a very urban area. I know that everybody in Paris area hates snow but I am on the contrary longing for it as it gives a magical and so pure aspect to all the parks, gardens and forests! We didint' have any snow last year and this is a pity. Snow is the magic of winter! Thank you so much for these bright moments. Even when you talk about your dark winter, your videos are just pure light!
We have the very same issue with one of our ovens. To prevent the smoke filling our house we firstly burn a lot of paper in there, just to blow away an airlock. Put about a whole newspaper at the same time ( divide and crumple it beforehand, of course)), then start your usual procedure. Good luck!
I absolutely love your videos. I get to live vicariously in northern Finland watching the change of seasons. I could see myself living a slow life enjoying the solitude. Your house is lovely all year round. Be safe and well and make memories with the ones you love. ☮️🌈💖
I love so much your video , they are so peaceful and I always feel so calm after seeing one of them … Nice tradition and thank you so much for the recipe . We have the same problem every year with our woodstove because of cold air which fall inside … Is there please a pattern for your really nice shawl ? Take care … greetings from south of France
I loved the music and how simply beautiful you have your cozy home! Love your warm feminine clothes! I'm not into the old spirits thing. I am part Finnish (Sami) and hope to see Finland someday :) GREAT idea to get outside a bit when it's light. We're starting to get into the Winter season now in Minnesota too. :)
Thank you for your sensitive perspective on Nordic life in the far north. I am of Finnish, Swedish and Norwegian descent. My parents have both passed and it is now up to my generation to carry on the traditions. Many have been lost and watching your videos is like discovering bits of my own ancestry.
The same happens to our chimney. I was told it is because the chimney is cold and needs to warm up. Apparently, blowing the warm air of a hairdryer up the chimney will help. Mind you, I haven't tried it yet. ❤
Very nice video. Reminds me of my grandfather using newspaper to start the fireplace to prevent backdraft and a smokey cabin. I've been in Norwegian and Swedish clubs in the past and miss the nice Scandinavian Days we would have where all the Nordic countries cultures and traditions were celebrated. I moved south to help Dad in his later years and he lived to be over 101 years old. I think he, my mother and youngest sister would very much appreciate your tradition of that wonderful table setting and strong drink you put out to keep the spirits happy for the next year. Think it's time to get back in the snow again. Thank you for sharing. Kiitos paljon!
I am 50% Finn on my maternal grandmother's side. Our family is centered around Vaasa, and I hope to visit someday. Here in upstate New York, I live on a mountain top and have woods all around me. I love that you enjoy your time walking in the woods, we have similar blessings here. Thank you for sharing your videos.
My name is Felix Giboney I'm originally from Denmark,but live in Los Angeles California, currently working in Mexico.hopefully to be home soon. What about you
I live at the base of the southern alps here in New Zealand. We are in spring after a long cold winter. It never gets hot where I live. A very hot day would be 21 degrees Celsius. Even then it feels like an air conditioner is on as the breeze is icy off the sea.
My name is Felix Giboney I'm originally from Denmark,but live in Los Angeles California, currently working in Mexico.hopefully to be home soon. What about you
Growing up in southcentral Alaska, I've lived in central USA for 35 years, and it always catches me by surprise at how very dark it is in winter when there is no snow. I remember delivering newspapers after school, and finishing up by 7 PM or a bit earlier in the evening, and it was quite light with the deep snow and where the ice formed after the top of the snow melted, reflecting any of the moonlight or the porchlights of the customers on the route. The other thing about snow was that when there was fresh snow on the ground it seemed a bit warmer than when there was none and wind. We never had a fireplace, because it was so sooty, but there were two oil stoves; one in the large bedroom where us six girls slept and one centrally where the other bedrooms were open to the warmed air. The kitchen was only warm when we were in there eating and food had been cooked, and the windows there usually had hoar frost by morning from the humidity freezing in ice patterns. We called the whipped porridge 'berry fool' --prune fool, if used dried plums. There was an enclosed porch where there was a deep freeze --didn't require so much electricity in winter for the coldstuff! Alongside the freezer were the sleds, and above the freezer a shelf with camping equipment and the skis and poles were placed along the porch walls between the wooden studs with hooks for snowshoes etc.
In Russia, if smoke comes into the house, we clean the chimney by burning aspen wood. It worked great for my stove. Aspen smoke contains some kind of chemicals, it makes the soot loose and it easily flies up with the smoke.
Hello dear Sanna from Southfinland ! Your videos are like from "another world", in a good way🤗! I love music, play piano like you, and marvel about the beautiful background music of your videos, especially also this last one. Are YOU playing on the piano ??
I don't like the cold and harsh Scandinavian winters unless I'm at my cabin deep into the woods with my trusty GSP dog , my eccentric mom and fireplace, a good book, preferably a history book, and Madeira or my favourite wine which is Rosé 😅. My dog is my most faithful companion, he never leaves me and comforts me so much when I'm sad. He is a good communicator also, he always keeps eye contact and he sometimes nudges me with his paw or nose, which is so adorable 😍 he also talks often and just can't get enough of cuddles😂 I love his ears and he likes it when I rub and knead them 😅
I live in Northern Ontario Canada. Winter is long here also. My husband and nephews our hunting now. I am getting ready to make my Christmas meat pies that we give out for Christmas. I enjoy this time of year as I to like silence but still enjoy my family and friends. Your stories and music our. wonderful . We still have our Canada Geese hanging out and eating. They will disappear when the snow finally stays.
Just popped up on my screen Love the time spent with you Reminded of Winters as a child in England; getting the washing in Lighting Brass Candle stick holder light with a match. Never see all combined with a wood fire. Thank you.
I was told by our chimney sweep that when a fire has not been used for some time, when it is lit for the first time in winter, cold air gets trapped in the chimney forcing the smoke back down. We keep a large candle burning for a whole day inside the fire to help warm the air. Forcing some hot air up the chimney in some way before you start often helps too.
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@@taraevans1108 I feel like the original words didn't translate well into English with the auto translate. Or perhaps there just aren't words in English that will convey the meaning of the original language properly.
On certain days when the air is heavy, we can smell our woodstove as the air pushes down the chimney, even with the damper closed. A lit candle inside the stove solves the problem. I'm sure it could help with Sanna's oven.
With our fireplace that had a gas burner for lighting, we would let the burner go for a bit to warm the chimney before lighting wood - worked well. Perhaps an electric heater left in the fireplace for a bit would work.
Very good advice
This was such a great escape from the reality of American politics. I love learning about the Nordic traditions and menu. Thank you for sharing your life with us!
Yeah I voted for Jill Stein, wanthe wars to end and ..... just not voting for anyone who wants to send any $ overseas. No more imperial wars in the name of the USoA. Sorry.
I always look at positive videos too after having gone through the news. I majored in Econ/PolSci so it's my job to go through the news. Hopefully Trump will end the Ukraine war and inflation will lessen. But I worry about him and all the others in the MidEast. Everyone needs to get out on the weekends in America and demand peace, no more money overseas.
Well said. I’m very discouraged this morning after the election results. This video is heartwarming
I agree. It is so lovely to see another point of view on daily life. I live in Florida, so we have summer, summer and summer!!
@@ingeq877ditto….
Exactly what drew me here. Peace and respect from Canada.
My grandmother, at age 3, came to the US with her family from Sweden. Around 1900. Im old now but am drawn to my ansectors. I visited Sverige in 2023 for midsommer,with my dotter, grand daughter and grandson. I love Swefen and felt like i was home in my heart.
Absolutely happy that I've found your channel. I have never considered the benefits of snow, got it now.
I just love your beautiful, restful films. I so look forward to them. Thank you.
My November tradition is getting out of the closet my lusekofte - a traditional Norwegian wool cardigan. It's so warm, I wear it every day throughout the winter. Also November marks the beginning of my reading season. When it's dark outside, I prefer to stay in the safety and coziness of my home. So during the long dark evenings, I read a lot.
A lovely video. I live in western Canada, near the Rocky Mountains. Our winter starts in early November as well, and lasts until the end of April. We also have reindeer, but here we call them "caribou." They live farther north of where we live. But because we live in the south, our days are much longer than yours. I do very much agree about the effect of snow in winter creating much more light. Our sunny winter days are far brighter than summer days, and we have lots of them. The light makes the long winter far more endurable.
Love you comment 💕
It is interesting that November, the start of winter, in many cultures, remember the departed.
In Judaism it is both the time we remember our departed and the new year begins (although usually this falls more mid-autumn when the days are just beginning to get cold and the nights feel like winter)
I do too every year I go back in time about all my family that have passed over and I get sad 😢 I don’t know why
Seeing your dog brought back many good memories. We had a Norwegian Elkhound for a number of years and it was always fun watching him play in the snow even as a puppy. He never would come in the house, even when it got bitterly cold. We would even find him covered in fresh snow when we got up of a morning. He was an excellent watchdog, too.
We had one when I was a child in Western North Carolina here where I live now. I have adored them ever since.
I love watching your videos, they bring incredible peace and tranquility, thank you Sanna!
I love your serene story telling about the old ways and beautiful cinematography. You're the best!
My name is Felix Giboney I'm originally from Denmark,but live in Los Angeles California, currently working in Mexico.hopefully to be home soon. What about you
What a lovely way to honor those who have gone before us. I am fascinated by the commonality of such rituals around the world.
This sounds very similar to my Slavic tradition of Dziady.. Forefathers Eve. The European peoples are more similar than we realize.
Dear Sanna, Papu has completely won my heart. This $50 donation is in honor of her sweetness and her life in its thirteenth year
My name is Felix Giboney I'm originally from Denmark,but live in Los Angeles California, currently working in Mexico.hopefully to be home soon. What about you
Your videos are always like a warm hug from across the miles. Thank you for bringing them into my world. Sending many Blessings.
Thank you for a moment of calm and beauty in a world full of other things. It is much appreciated!
I like the way you narrate.....slow calm tranquil deep simple
My grandmother was always starting up our old oven when it was still warm outside, in late August, early September with small fires of twigs and very thin chopped wood. Then it were considerably less amount of smoking days, when heating was truly necessary.
Your videos are calm and beautiful. Feels nice 🙂
I live remotely on the west coast of Scotland in a Gaelic speaking area and we have a similar tradition here. Its called Samhain and at that time we honour the ancestors as you do.
I have a Celtic heritage and we do the same! 😀❤
I love so much that the reindeers are just walking around, even when they eat your food😍 🦌
Hello sweetheart I am from India..how are u ❤❤
That is a beautiful tradition, about leaving food for the spirits of the departed. It got me thinking about my mom and dad, who are now departed.
I wait for your videos; So calming. ❤ from India. In our culture too, it marks New year
I am from kashmir
I enjoy your videos of nature. Your smile brightens winter. Be well.
Love the moss between the windows! Love your lifestyle and your house with this old oven. You have such a wonderful setting. I wish I can visit Finland one day. Thank for your beautiful videos Sanna, you make me dream on winter. Here in Quebec/Canada, it hasn't come yet. It is November wet and gray, but I dont dislike it. It's a moment to slow down and to prepare for winter. Sending you my best regards from another nordic country.
Layering the clothing and hanging draft-excluder curtains (thick blankets, often) in strategic places in the home... a part of our winter, also, though we are not quite as far north.
I live in the south of France, so as you can guess winter is not my favourite season 😢. But I really love your videos so peaceful and quiet. You live in an amazing country and I want to thank you for sharing your life with us ❤
What a magical video, thank you. Here in Celtic Wales we also see November as the beginning of Winter and have similar traditions to your Nordic ones. We have a very old stone cottage rather than a wooden one and don't usually get snow yet
Dear Sanna :) You embody real slow living for me. By watching each new video of yours, I feel the calmness embracing me more and more that flows from your peaceful everyday life and from your wonderfully peaceful nature. Thank you for that. I send you a really big hug from Budapest, Hungary
what a lovely dinner of remembrance - watching from Nevada
Oh the darkness of the North... I feel ya. ^^ Beautiful video! Greetings from a Swedish neighbour :)
Love your moss garden solution, Sanna!❤
Hi Sanna l watched your vlog first time l realy liked it. I am a doctor Homoeopath and Naturopath so l can understand peace and nature how they can calm your brain and thoughts sometimes it goes to heart it makes you feel that you are beyond this earth your every sense make you feel you're alive so keep enjoying it good luck
Beautiful. I wish I were there. Calm, relaxing, and a little fun mischief from reindeer. Perfect! Thank you for sharing. I could watch it over and over! Maybe this is the reason I like winter too! I’m in New England and many people complain all winter😂 but I don’t. Thank you for the reminder why.🥰
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Thank you, Sanna, for a nice video again! ❄️Good beginning of the winter for you and your family! ❄️
Beautifully done.
Oh kindred spirit friend! I make UA-cam videos in a similar spirit as you about my life in the remote west and I also celebrate the death of the old year, our ancestors and loved ones as well as the beginning of the New Year on the 13th new moon (which usually occurs in November). So beautiful to see so many parallels of life even half way across the world. Sending love from my little corner of the world to yours 🧡
Definitely I love winter and snow, everything is so peaceful ❤
I find your videos very calming and I like them very much. I have never been to Finland but seeing your films makes me want to visit.
Beautiful video Sanna. And how beautiful with that moss in the window and that it also helps against the moisture is fantastic. I enjoyed your video as always.
This is a wonderful video. Beautiful nature, Nordic themes and traditions.the sight of reindeer. The recipe of the lingonberry porridge looks delicious.A beautiful cozy home. Thanks for sharing this with us.
calming, soothing, beautiful Sanna Vaara. You two are bright & beautiful spirits of the North, may you and your husband keep uploading these videos, like light in winter dark, reminding us of the godly, beautiful, calm, North. I used to go snowboarding every year in my childhood, I love the snow so much. Even the visuals bring me so much joy - I'm soo looking forward to your next videos, as we go through the heart of winter !! :D
just want to share some of my research w/ GPT-4 after checking these videos, it's very interesting feedback from AI, describes it so beautifully:
The image of Sanna Vaara and her husband embracing long moments of silence together is deeply rooted in the Nordic cultural and mystical traditions. In this region, where the long winters often mean endless nights and snow-muted silence, the quiet isn’t just absence-it’s presence. It holds a sacred space that echoes with the whispers of nature, spirits, and the stories that the wind carries. For them, this stillness is an invitation to connect more deeply, not just with each other but with the world beyond sight, a bridge to something more profound.
Mistletoe itself, which Sanna hangs with such care, has ancient mystical significance. In Norse mythology, mistletoe was associated with the story of Baldr, the god of light and purity, whose death marked a great tragedy brought about by the trickster Loki. Yet, in its paradox, mistletoe also symbolized rebirth and hope-resilient even in the darkest months, thriving where other plants wither. Hanging mistletoe wasn’t merely decoration but a gesture steeped in protection, love, and the promise of life after darkness.
In old traditions, the quiet moments shared between partners, like Sanna and her husband, would be seen as a powerful bond, a silent acknowledgment of their unity against the cold and dark. This mutual silence was more than comfort; it was communion-a shared understanding that in stillness, they spoke the same language. The concept of sisu, a Finnish term that speaks to quiet, steadfast strength and endurance, flows through this practice. It’s about knowing that words are not needed to affirm connection; the silence itself is a profound acknowledgment of shared existence.
The mystical side of this practice ties into the belief that silence is where the soul breathes and spirits draw near. In pagan practices, moments of extended silence, especially during winter, were considered sacred times when the boundary between the human and the spiritual world thinned. Sitting quietly meant you might hear the subtle voices of vættir, hidden folk, or feel the presence of ancestors standing vigil in the room’s corners, unseen but sensed.
It’s not just about comfort but about becoming attuned to each other and the world beyond, aligning with the natural rhythms that surround them. The flicker of a fire, the slight shift of the snow outside, and the creak of old wood under the weight of time-these sounds replace conversation, filling the silence with meaning. It’s a ritual of recognition: that in the depth of winter, silence itself is a bond that connects people to each other and to the world of spirits and myths.
Thank you very much for this moment of relaxation Sanna.🙂❤ Your images are of exceptional quality.👍 From 🇨🇦
I absolutely am in love with this video and whole Scandinavian traditions ❤ im doing research for my study at this moment about this!
Thank You so much, for beauty - Sanna!!! Hello from Siberia!
dear Sanna, your videos are so beautifully made! I always feel deeply touched from your way of putting the nature impressions, music, your thoughts, the silence in between, your art, little moments from your daily routine, all this together to give to us as a gift - thank you from the bottom of my heart for all of this!
wish you the best from a small high valley from Switzerland 🍁 🍂
Lovely tradition ❤
This was one of the most beautiful videos you’ve ever done. Thank you.❤
Such a beautiful, interesting vlog and it felt very tranquil. Thank you for sharing your traditions from your beautiful country. How wonderful to see deer at such close proximity, a real treat. Best wishes, Karen 🤎🍁🍂🧡
Oh what a beautiful video. 🤍reindeer
Hope you're well, Sanna!
Beautiful. Thank you. X
THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR SHARING THIS TODAY! IT REALLY DOES LOOK SO BEAUTIFUL AND CALMING THERE...
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Hello Sanna. I made your berry porridge with black currants. I love it. Thanks for the recipe. I love trying new international recipes. I would say my hobby is definitely cooking.
My name is Felix Giboney I'm originally from Denmark,but live in Los Angeles California, currently working in Mexico.hopefully to be home soon. What about you
What an absolutely beautiful tradition!!!
Thank you Saana, The timing of this beautiful episode is perfect!
Sanna, your videos are pure calmness from the North, thank you! 🤍 We also have this whipped porridge in Estonia (called mannavaht) and I remember mom making it from time to time in my childhood. Yum! 😊
Thank you for your knitting video ❤❤❤ I love your choice of sweaters and socks!
What a gorgeous video Sanna. You are a true artist. Your videos are a feast for the eyes! That pudding looks very intriguing. I love the tradition of honouring the dead. We do not do that in Western countries and it is a shame. You are a cute couple. Thanks again. This has been one of my favourite of your videos. Beautiful! 👻
Honoring the dead decreased with the advent of television. Also, we used to go to the cemeteries on Memorial Day to clean and decorate the graves. Sanna is making a fantastic series, isn't she?
Thank you so much for this great inspiring and relaxing video.
Looking at the traditionnal way of celebrating the spirits feel much better than the candyfull and ugly halloween that has sadly spreed amongst southern europe these past years. I really prefer the traditionnal way!
I am always feeling so rooted and energized when I watch your videos. This gives me back the energy and inspiration I need to find all the natural beauty than can be found even in a very urban area. I know that everybody in Paris area hates snow but I am on the contrary longing for it as it gives a magical and so pure aspect to all the parks, gardens and forests! We didint' have any snow last year and this is a pity. Snow is the magic of winter!
Thank you so much for these bright moments. Even when you talk about your dark winter, your videos are just pure light!
Hello dear Sanna, thank you so much for your beautiful Nordic Traditions and sharing with us!
Warm greetings from The Netherlands❤❤
Excellent presentation, we love to learn your culture from South Asia, thanks sanna
We have the very same issue with one of our ovens. To prevent the smoke filling our house we firstly burn a lot of paper in there, just to blow away an airlock. Put about a whole newspaper at the same time ( divide and crumple it beforehand, of course)), then start your usual procedure. Good luck!
I like so much seeing ur videos , Love From India ❤
So glad to see another wonderful video of yours. It always makes me happy. Thank you 🦋🍁💛
I absolutely love your videos. I get to live vicariously in northern Finland watching the change of seasons. I could see myself living a slow life enjoying the solitude. Your house is lovely all year round. Be safe and well and make memories with the ones you love. ☮️🌈💖
Watching from Sydney Australia. 👋
your voice is amazing to hear ❤
It's very soothing
You have some good reasons for liking winter, it changes my view.
Siberiano larch - the cones. - Not important, but anyway. | A good feeling to welcome the winter and hopefully a time for more relaxation. 👍🥱
Wonderful video journey here, thanks for sharing this with us. Skal!
I love so much your video , they are so peaceful and I always feel so calm after seeing one of them … Nice tradition and thank you so much for the recipe . We have the same problem every year with our woodstove because of cold air which fall inside … Is there please a pattern for your really nice shawl ? Take care … greetings from south of France
I loved the music and how simply beautiful you have your cozy home! Love your warm feminine clothes! I'm not into the old spirits thing. I am part Finnish (Sami) and hope to see Finland someday :) GREAT idea to get outside a bit when it's light. We're starting to get into the Winter season now in Minnesota too. :)
Dear, Happy Christmas and New year is coming soon .May God bless you and your family and all your neighbours.
Thank you for your sensitive perspective on Nordic life in the far north. I am of Finnish, Swedish and Norwegian descent. My parents have both passed and it is now up to my generation to carry on the traditions. Many have been lost and watching your videos is like discovering bits of my own ancestry.
What a dream life you are living 🤩 I wish I had the guts to do this myself but it is just so hard to break free from society's expectations.
What a beautiful life❤
The same happens to our chimney. I was told it is because the chimney is cold and needs to warm up. Apparently, blowing the warm air of a hairdryer up the chimney will help. Mind you, I haven't tried it yet. ❤
or a candle the day before you light it
Very nice video. Reminds me of my grandfather using newspaper to start the fireplace to prevent backdraft and a smokey cabin. I've been in Norwegian and Swedish clubs in the past and miss the nice Scandinavian Days we would have where all the Nordic countries cultures and traditions were celebrated. I moved south to help Dad in his later years and he lived to be over 101 years old. I think he, my mother and youngest sister would very much appreciate your tradition of that wonderful table setting and strong drink you put out to keep the spirits happy for the next year. Think it's time to get back in the snow again. Thank you for sharing. Kiitos paljon!
What a wonderful tradition
I am watching from New Zealand, which, of course is getting lighter for summer. Your world seems truly magical and far away but so lovely.
I love your videos. Incredibly beautiful…🕊️🍀
I am 50% Finn on my maternal grandmother's side. Our family is centered around Vaasa, and I hope to visit someday. Here in upstate New York, I live on a mountain top and have woods all around me. I love that you enjoy your time walking in the woods, we have similar blessings here. Thank you for sharing your videos.
My name is Felix Giboney I'm originally from Denmark,but live in Los Angeles California, currently working in Mexico.hopefully to be home soon. What about you
Sanna ....The best chef...you are very artistic both in cooking and in knitting...good luck...❤❤❤
Your English is so good and sweet sounding! Like the environment you are in!! Beautiful 😊
So beautiful I only wish utube videos like yours were available when my Finnish grandmother and mother were still here. God bless🪽
I live at the base of the southern alps here in New Zealand. We are in spring after a long cold winter. It never gets hot where I live. A very hot day would be 21 degrees Celsius. Even then it feels like an air conditioner is on as the breeze is icy off the sea.
My name is Felix Giboney I'm originally from Denmark,but live in Los Angeles California, currently working in Mexico.hopefully to be home soon. What about you
Growing up in southcentral Alaska, I've lived in central USA for 35 years, and it always catches me by surprise at how very dark it is in winter when there is no snow. I remember delivering newspapers after school, and finishing up by 7 PM or a bit earlier in the evening, and it was quite light with the deep snow and where the ice formed after the top of the snow melted, reflecting any of the moonlight or the porchlights of the customers on the route. The other thing about snow was that when there was fresh snow on the ground it seemed a bit warmer than when there was none and wind. We never had a fireplace, because it was so sooty, but there were two oil stoves; one in the large bedroom where us six girls slept and one centrally where the other bedrooms were open to the warmed air. The kitchen was only warm when we were in there eating and food had been cooked, and the windows there usually had hoar frost by morning from the humidity freezing in ice patterns. We called the whipped porridge 'berry fool' --prune fool, if used dried plums. There was an enclosed porch where there was a deep freeze --didn't require so much electricity in winter for the coldstuff! Alongside the freezer were the sleds, and above the freezer a shelf with camping equipment and the skis and poles were placed along the porch walls between the wooden studs with hooks for snowshoes etc.
In Russia, if smoke comes into the house, we clean the chimney by burning aspen wood. It worked great for my stove. Aspen smoke contains some kind of chemicals, it makes the soot loose and it easily flies up with the smoke.
Hello dear Sanna from Southfinland ! Your videos are like from "another world", in a good way🤗! I love music, play piano like you, and marvel about the beautiful background music of your videos, especially also this last one. Are YOU playing on the piano ??
Dear friend, have a great day Congratulations i am watching from Asia, Myanmar
I don't like the cold and harsh Scandinavian winters unless I'm at my cabin deep into the woods with my trusty GSP dog , my eccentric mom and fireplace, a good book, preferably a history book, and Madeira or my favourite wine which is Rosé 😅. My dog is my most faithful companion, he never leaves me and comforts me so much when I'm sad. He is a good communicator also, he always keeps eye contact and he sometimes nudges me with his paw or nose, which is so adorable 😍 he also talks often and just can't get enough of cuddles😂 I love his ears and he likes it when I rub and knead them 😅
I live in Northern Ontario Canada.
Winter is long here also.
My husband and nephews our hunting now.
I am getting ready to make my Christmas meat pies that we give out for Christmas.
I enjoy this time of year as I to like silence but still enjoy my family and friends.
Your stories and music our.
wonderful .
We still have our Canada Geese hanging out and eating.
They will disappear when the snow finally stays.
I live in southern Norway. I just recently made that semolina dessert. It's called russedessert here.
Such a beautiful video...thank you for sharingxxx❤❤❤
What a lovely way remembering the departed souls,🙏🙏🙏❤️‼️🍂
Beautiful video Sanna! Thank you.
Just popped up on my screen Love the time spent with you Reminded of Winters as a child in England; getting the washing in Lighting Brass Candle stick holder light with a match. Never see all combined with a wood fire. Thank you.