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.
Wednesday, 22 December 2021
Saturday, 18 December 2021
Estonian Philharmonic Chamber Choir: Angels We Have Heard on High
Thursday, 16 December 2021
The Story of Building and Using Dugout Boats in Soomaa Estonia
Monday, 13 December 2021
The world's first Christmas tree was in Tallinn Estonia
Latvia claims they had the world's first Christmas tree in 1510 but the truth is Estonia did it first in 1441. Later the tradition spread to Germany and then the rest of the world. Great things start in Estonia!
Friday, 10 December 2021
Classic Estonian drink: Vana Tallinn
It's Friday. A good time to sit back, relax and enjoy a Vana Tallinn. This spicy rum liqueur was created in Estonia in 1960 and is usually served on ice, in cocktails, coffee or in food recipes. Many Estonians bring out a bottle of Vana Tallinn when its time for celebration.
Here are eight Vana Tallinn cocktail recipes for you to try. To view, click here: Vana Tallinn