Hymns and hymn singing help define the Finnish calendar year and contemporary Finnish culture. School children sing “Suvivirsi” on the last day of school; a flashmob sings “Hoosiana” in a busy mall. Metal bands will include hymns in their repertoire. While immigrants in the past and expats in the present have loved the Finnish hymn tradition, the hymns remain little known in America. This webinar introduces the Finnish hymn singing tradition and the new, versatile “Finnish Heritage Hymnbook” being released at FinnFest 2023. Join Paul Niemisto, Marianne Wargelin, and Margaret Vainio as they introduce the unique hymns of Finland.