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The only Finnish word to make it into everyday English is "sauna". But what it is, and how much it means to Finns, is often misunderstood - and it's definitely not about flirtation or sex. In a dimly lit wood panelled room, naked men sit in silence, sweating. One beats himself repeatedly with birch branches. Another stands, takes a ladle of water and carefully pours it over the heated stones of the stove in the corner. There is a hissing noise.
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The US Ambassador to Finland sent the best Christmas Card. Of course the Finns are known for their love of the sauna, so it's culturally spot on.
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The Finns have an extensive sauna related vocabulary that is difficult or even impossible to translate.
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