Muistopäivä
Muistopäivä is a Finnish term used to denote a day designated for remembering people who have died or suffered, typically in connection with wars, disasters, or other significant events. It functions as a generic label for remembrance observances and can refer to national commemorations, religious observances, or private anniversaries.
Origin and usage: The word is formed from muisto (memory) and päivä (day). In Finnish usage, muistopäivä
Observances and practices: Common elements include ceremonies, wreath-laying at monuments, moments of silence, flag display, bells,
Context and examples: Worldwide, days of remembrance take many forms. Armistice Day or Remembrance Day on November