When I first researched for my book, “Some Like it Hot: The Sauna, Its Lore and Stories,” I discovered the Finnish SaunaSociety had designated a Sauna Day on the
second Saturday in June in Finland. It’s a date I hadn’t been aware of — we’d never celebrated it.
I’m disappointed not to see listed on their current website. Maybe Sauna Day doesn’t happen there.
But it seems like a great idea. Mark June 14 on your calendars and plan for some special löyly.
How will we celebrate here? We won’t be — because we’ll be traveling. and won’t be firing up the stove. Oh, well. Sauna scents, new towels or buckets,
visitors — all would make this day fun.
Do you have any special traditions for Sauna Day?
Nikki
