Old Yule, the Estonian Santa Claus
Santa is Santa no matter the nationality, right? In the case of the Estonian Santa Claus, the answer is yes and no.* Santa Claus comes …
The pirukas vs the empanada and other ethnic dumplings
It seems every culture has their own version of the dumpling, but, in a hypothetical bracketed dumpling tournament, the Estonian pirukas would come out on …
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Yes, we clan: Why do Estonians have a clan mentality?
Estonians, especially diaspora, are inclined towards clan mentality – but they do not fit the strict definition of a clan; so, why is this so? …
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Estonian reality television series, Sauna Secrets, premiers on the BBC
Ever wish you could be a fly on the sauna wall? Well, thanks to a new Estonian reality television series, now you can.* Reality television …
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Estonian-American summer camps in the US are still vibrant
Andres Simonson gives an overview of Estonian-American youth camps in the United States. Summer beckons many things – vacations, barbeques, picnics and, for those of …
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Beebi Boomers – the children of fate
Andres Simonson writes about the Beebi Boomers – the children born in the United States, Canada, Australia, Sweden and other countries to native Estonian political …
Estonia 100: the gift of security – Andres Simonson
In 2018, Estonia will celebrate its 100th birthday, and many wonderful and relevant gifts have been proposed; however, ensuring national security may be the most …
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Estonian tech startup and brewer join forces*
Ever run out of beer and curse the heavens? For Estonians, that happens all the time. Well, now there’s an app for that. * Often, …
Top ten reasons to attend the Estonian American National Council gala
The Estonian American National Council (EANC) is taking the show on the road. This year’s annual meeting, public programme and awards presentation will take place …
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Estonian fashion – the folk costume
Everything you ever wanted to know about Estonia’s most famous fashion. Rahvariided, translated literally as “clothes of the people”, are folk costumes, and they are …
