Vasikkaa
Vasikkaa refers to a traditional Finnish folk custom and festival celebrated primarily in the southern and central regions of Finland, particularly in the province of Häme. The word *vasikkaa* translates to "calf" in English, and the festival is traditionally associated with the arrival of spring and the end of winter. It is often linked to the Christian Easter celebrations but retains strong pre-Christian pagan elements.
The festival typically takes place in late March or early April, aligning with the old Finnish lunar
Another key aspect of vasikkaa is the preparation of special foods, such as *vasikkapuuro* (calf porridge), a
While vasikkaa is no longer widely observed in modern Finland, it remains a part of the cultural