Important dates

February

6 February

Trondheim hosts a large Sámi meeting. The Sámi National Day is celebrated to commemorate the meeting.

15 February

Meat rationing cards are introduced in Helsinki, and preparations are under way to introduce milk rationing.

28 February

The Kalevala Day is celebrated spectacularly. Uusi Suometar, a newspaper, publishes a spectacular Kalevala issue.