Date and time 20.02.2022 - 26.02.2022 Sauna is the most known Finnish word in the United States, within and outside of the Finnish-American community. While many people in the United States have experienced sauna at hotels, spas and gyms, in the time of COVID-19, home saunas have become popular additions. National Sauna Week will build awareness and appreciation of this aspect of Finnish and Finnish-American culture. Read more about the global success of Finnish sauna. Finlandia Foundation National is developing: fact sheets about the history, types and benefits of sauna fun facts, games, quizzes, recipes, books, music and other sauna stuff links to sauna resources—individuals, organizations, media and companies connections with FFN chapters and other organizations to plan events and information campaigns during that week in February a week-long social media campaign with sauna info, tips, photos, songs and fun facts and, importantly, how to pronounce “sauna” Image: Nordic Sauna (www.sauna.com) Read more: New York Times article: Saunas Are Hot; Enthusiasts swear there’s no better place to shut out (and sweat out) the world’s current cares. (Dec. 2020)
