Wednesday, March 16, 2022

Happy Saint Urho's Day!

 Tis the day that Saint Urho is celebrated!


We missed the parade last Saturday.  Maybe we can be there next year! (Photo from last year)

Today is the day that Finlanders all over Minnesota celebrate Saint Urho's battle with the pesky grasshoppers that threatened the grape crop. He chased the grasshoppers waving a pitchfork hollering "Heinasirkka, heinasirkka, menetaalta hiiten"...Grasshopper, grasshopper get the hell out of here.

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17 comments:

  1. linda mMarch 16, 2022 at 6:20 AM

    Happy St. Urho's Day!!

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  2. LuMarch 16, 2022 at 7:37 AM

    Did not know this so had to pass your info on. Born and raised “Up North” and my best friend and family who are Finnish never mentioned this day. Never too old to learn something new. Thanks for info.

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  3. Galla CreekMarch 16, 2022 at 8:07 AM

    Well, now, I know about ole Saint Urho. I had no idea who this chap was.

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  4. Miss MerryMarch 16, 2022 at 8:28 AM

    Such a lovely tradition. I hope you can attend next year, too!

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  5. WanderingcatstudioMarch 16, 2022 at 8:50 AM

    Neat! I've learned a new thing! Thank you!

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  6. Val EwingMarch 16, 2022 at 8:57 AM

    That is so fun!

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  7. LeahMarch 16, 2022 at 11:40 AM

    Happy St. Urho's Day!

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  8. MaebemeMarch 16, 2022 at 11:43 AM

    Happy Saint Urho's Day! I do hope you'll be in attendance next year.

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  9. Jill at emeraldcottageMarch 16, 2022 at 12:47 PM

    I have never heard of St Urho, thankyou for educating me !
    Jillx

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  10. BonnieMarch 16, 2022 at 12:55 PM

    Happy Saint Urho's Day to you! I never knew about this colorful holiday until I started following your blog. I appreciate the things I learn from you!

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  11. BetsyMarch 16, 2022 at 1:23 PM

    I was wondering who St. Urho was. Now I know! Sorry you missed the parade but I think Sadie would be more fun.
    Blessings,
    Betsy

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  12. Linda ReederMarch 16, 2022 at 1:35 PM

    Good to know that Saint Urho is still being celebrated!

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  13. DJanMarch 16, 2022 at 1:41 PM

    I thought I remembered it had something to do with grasshoppers. Now I remember! :-)

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  14. Jo-Anne's RamblingsMarch 16, 2022 at 4:01 PM

    Hope it was a good day for you and yours

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  15. auroraMarch 17, 2022 at 10:20 AM

    With your enthusiasm and background you should be IN the parade next year!

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  16. www.self-sufficientsam.blogspot.comMarch 17, 2022 at 10:57 AM

    Happy St. Urho's Day!

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  17. L. D. March 23, 2022 at 6:08 PM

    Next year, yes.

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