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Learn about Estonian sauna traditions

How to make a viht (those branches we beat ourselves with in the sauna)

How to make a viht (those branches we beat ourselves with in the sauna)

The best time is just before midsummer’s night.
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How Estonians traditionally greet the sauna upon entering

How Estonians traditionally greet the sauna upon entering

It’s a practice that’s largely died out, but can be revived.
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Here’s why the winter solstice (talvine pööripäev) is important to Estonians

Here’s why the winter solstice (talvine pööripäev) is important to Estonians

Today, 22 December, is the shortest day of the year.
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Estonia’s witches have gathered at their sauna for the first time in three years

Estonia’s witches have gathered at their sauna for the first time in three years

We don’t want to alarm you, but…
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Here’s why Estonian soldiers keep building saunas in Africa

Here’s why Estonian soldiers keep building saunas in Africa

They’ve just opened their second sauna while on deployment in Mali.
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