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The national symbols of Finland are flags, icons or cultural expressions that are emblematic, representative or otherwise characteristic of Finland or Finnish culture.
The national flag of Finland is a blue Nordic cross on a white background with this design having been used since 1920. The national flag is only allowed to be flown on specific days by law with a majority using household pennants as an alternative.
The Coat of Arms of Finland is a coat of arms symbolising Finland throughout its history from Swedish times to modern independent Finland. The blazon, or technical description, is Gules, a crowned lion rampant Or striking a sword Argent on armoured dexter arm, trampling on a sabre Argent; surmounted by nine roses Argent.
Finland has a strong heraldic tradition tracing back to the arrival of the Swedes in the 13th century. The coat of arms of the Finnish capital Helsinki, seen on the left, is an example of Finnish heraldry.
Maamme, the national anthem of Finland was composed by the German immigrant Fredrik Pacius and the original Swedish lyrics were based upon the poem Vart land by Johan Ludvig Runeberg, written in 1846, with the Finnish version being a translation by Julius Krohn in 1867.
May Day is a public holiday that is the only carnival-style street festivity in the country. People young and old, particularly students, party outside, picnic and wear caps or other decorative clothing.
Juhannus is a traditional public holiday Finland with most Finns abandoning the cities in favor of their summer houses on the lake/seaside.
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