RE: Penkkarit: The Finnish Tradition of Driving around Town and Throwing Candy at People

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Penkkarit: The Finnish Tradition of Driving around Town and Throwing Candy at People

in life •  7 years ago 

Does this tradition have anything to do with Karnival or the start of lent? It seems really similar to the throwing of beads during Mardi Gras parades.

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I don't think it does, but I'm definitely going to look into that!