November 2nd is Hingedepäev in Estonia. The day on which the veil between the world of the living and that of the dead is at its thinnest. According to Estonian folklore; grey, foggy weather is a sure sign the souls are coming to visit. Today we remember those who left us and light a candle in their memory.
Ilus Eesti, beautiful Estonia. My family's homeland. Estonia's countryside and people have an endearing gentleness about them which you fall in love with slowly and imperceptibly. I have nothing but respect and admiration for Estonians' courage and determination to survive despite centuries of repression, tyranny and foreign occupation. This blog aims to promote Estonian news, history and culture and seeks to enlighten readers about everything this unique country has to offer.