yhteispäivässä

Yhteispäivässä, also known as "day of unity" or "unity day" in English, is a significant event in the Finnish calendar, observed annually on December 6. It commemorates the signing of the Moscow Peace Treaty on December 14, 1944, which ended the Continuation War between Finland and the Soviet Union. The treaty was signed in Moscow, hence the name "Moskovan rauhan päivä" in Finnish, which translates to "Moscow Peace Day."

The Continuation War was a part of World War II, fought between 1941 and 1944. It was a continuation of the Winter War, which had ended in March 1940. The war was marked by significant losses on both sides, including the loss of the Karelian Isthmus to the Soviet Union.

Yhteispäivässä is a day of remembrance and reflection. It is a time for Finns to honor their history and the sacrifices made by their ancestors. The day is also a reminder of the importance of peace and unity. In recent years, the day has been marked by various events, including memorial services, exhibitions, and discussions about the war and its aftermath.

The day is also a time for celebrating the end of the war and the beginning of a new era of peace. It is a day of hope and unity, a time to reflect on the past and look towards the future. Yhteispäivässä is a day that reminds Finns of their shared history and the importance of peace and unity.