Nenäviiksiens

Nenäviikset are a traditional Finnish custom that is still widely practiced today. The name "Nenäviikset" translates to "nose week" in English, which refers to a period of time when people with a cold or flu are often persuaded to visit a sick person at home.

According to tradition, if a person with a cold or flu visits someone who has recently recovered from an illness, the visitor is rewarded with a handful of flour or candy thrown in their face. This act symbolizes well wishes for the visitor's recovery and is believed to bring good luck.

Nenäviikset takes place over a period of several weeks, typically during the winter months. During this time, people with a cold or flu are expected to visit others in the community who have recently recovered from an illness, and are in turn rewarded with flour or candy.

The custom of Nenäviikset is thought to have originated in the 19th century as a way to share and alleviate the suffering of those with illnesses. It also served as a means to connect communities together during the harsh winter months. Today, Nenäviikset remains an important part of Finnish culture and is seen as a way to show compassion and kindness towards those who are ill. Despite its origins in traditional medicine, the custom is not scientifically proven to have any curative effects.