Halikon hakoniskat : Joulutapakuvaus by Iida Heinonen and Niilo Kallio
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"Halikon hakoniskat: Joulutapakuvaus" by Iida Heinonen and Niilo Kallio is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The text captures traditional Finnish Christmas customs as recounted by Ida Heinonen, who shares vivid memories of celebrations in her childhood home in Halikko during the late 19th century. This work aims to preserve the cultural heritage and practices associated with Christmas festivities in a rural Finnish context. The opening of the book
introduces the setting and characters in a lively and engaging manner, painting a picture of a peasant household bustling with preparations for Christmas. As family members interact, they discuss the tasks ahead, such as gathering ingredients and setting up decorations. The dialogue is rich with local dialect, emphasizing the authenticity of the narration. Through the characters' exchanges, the reader gets a glimpse of the close-knit community and the familial bonds that are reinforced during the holiday season. Themes of memory, tradition, and the joy of celebration are prevalent as the recounting unfolds, immersing the reader in the warmth of Finnish Christmas customs. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Heinonen, Iida, 1869- |
|---|---|
| Author | Kallio, Niilo, 1890-1968 |
| Title | Halikon hakoniskat : Joulutapakuvaus |
| Original Publication | Porvoo: WSOY, 1920. |
| Credits | Tuula Temonen |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 74.6 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | Finnish |
| LoC Class | PH: Language and Literatures: Finno-Ugrian and Basque languages and literatures |
| Subject | Folk literature, Finnish |
| Subject | Varsinais-Suomi (Finland) -- Social life and customs -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 75158 |
| Release Date | Jan 20, 2025 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 240 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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