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Holiday activities to help your mind and body

Updated: Nov 17, 2023



When you are alone and away from loved ones, there are many things you can do on your own. Take action to avoid severe loneliness or the winter blues. In Finland, it is acceptable to take the initiative to plan a fun activity with a male or female friend. Nobody will hold it against you. Social media has made it simple to interact with strangers, connect with new people, and make new friends. Invite a colleague or classmate to spend time with you and have fun with you if you are in Finland for studies or work. Social gatherings do not require alcohol; creative activities and outdoor fun are sufficient.

Play Board Games

Take out old board games from the closet or borrow one from the library. Invite your friends to a friendly game with a little bit of competition. Put on your warm woolen socks, drink warm glögi with gingerbread, and have fun. Here are some board games to refresh your memory: Scrabble, Star of Africa, Trivial Pursuit, Alias, Pictionary, and so on.

Allow yourself to relax

Invite some friends over and spend the day surrounded by beauty and relaxation. A group massage or yoga class will suffice. It will warm up your body, and a little exercise will boost your energy level.

A hot wooden sauna, luxurious facial masks, a foot bath, or a manicure will brighten your day.


Go sledding, skiing, or skating

Ski, skate, or go sledding. There are many winter activity will take a couple of hours of your day, and after the fun, you will be exhausted enough, get some great exercise, and breathe fresh air. After that, a great night slipped in. Skiing, skating, or sledding are all options. This enjoyable activity will take a couple of hours of your time, and you will be exhausted afterward, having gotten some good exercise and breathing fresh air. Following that, a fantastic good night ensued.

Read a book


A great book can transport your thoughts and imagination to another world and story for hours. Finland's libraries have diverse book collections in a variety of languages. All you have to do is get a library card, and then you can enjoy its extensive library collection.

Write us your story or diary.


Everyone's story matters, and yours is just as remarkable as everyone else's. You made a significant transition from known to unknown. From planning to execution, this is a significant challenge. Writing down your story will allow you to reflect on and make sense of what has happened to you. Your story may inspire someone to make a positive change in their life or help them overcome a challenge that comes with moving to and living in Finland. Your story is important, and writing it down will take some time. It will help you take the next step in your life. You have the option of keeping it to yourself or sharing it with us. Perhaps you'll discover your inner writer after all.

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