What day is celebrated as Kalevala Day in Finland?
Christmas Day
April 9th
May 1st
February 28th
Answer
Celebrated on February 28th, Kalevala Day in Finland commemorates the Finnish national epic, the Kalevala, a collection of traditional folk poems compiled by Elias Lönnrot in the 19th century. This day honors the rich cultural heritage and oral traditions of the Finnish people and highlights the significance of the Kalevala as a cornerstone of Finnish literature and national identity.
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