The Charm of Scandinavia
The Charm of Scandinavia
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When the stones are sizzling hot, an abundance of water is poured upon them, and in the steam, which seems almost scalding, the Finn Hes down and enjoys the moist relaxation to his heart's content. When he has enjoyed this sufficiently, he beats himself or his next neighbor with bunches of fragrant birch twigs, while his neighbor returns the favor. When he has been sufficiently soaped and rubbed and flogged with twigs, he jumps into the cold lake, if it be summertime, or rolls in the snow in wi...nter. I have never seen it myself, but I am told on SWEDEN AND FINLAND 149 good authority that in the evening it is no uncommon sight in the country to see a row of naked men sitting outside the house, having just completed their cold plunge.
That this Finnish bath is an immemorial custom is shown by the fact that in one of the folk songs of the Kalevala, Anniki, the little sister of Ilmarinen, "the great primeval craftsman, " says to him: "Now the bath-room's filled with vapor, And the vapor-bath I Ve heated, And have steeped the bath-whisks nicely, Choosing out the best among them.
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To quickly assess the difficulty of the text, read a short excerpt:
When the stones are sizzling hot, an abundance of water is poured upon them, and in the steam, which seems almost scalding, the Finn Hes down and enjoys the moist relaxation to his heart's content. When he has enjoyed this sufficiently, he beats himself or his next neighbor with bunches of fragrant birch twigs, while his neighbor returns the favor. When he has been sufficiently soaped and rubbed and flogged with twigs, he jumps into the cold lake, if it be summertime, or rolls in the snow in wi...nter. I have never seen it myself, but I am told on SWEDEN AND FINLAND 149 good authority that in the evening it is no uncommon sight in the country to see a row of naked men sitting outside the house, having just completed their cold plunge.
That this Finnish bath is an immemorial custom is shown by the fact that in one of the folk songs of the Kalevala, Anniki, the little sister of Ilmarinen, "the great primeval craftsman, " says to him: "Now the bath-room's filled with vapor, And the vapor-bath I Ve heated, And have steeped the bath-whisks nicely, Choosing out the best among them.
What to read after The Charm of Scandinavia?
You can find similar books in the "Read Also" column, or choose other free books by Clark, Francis E. (Francis Edward), 1851-1927 to read onlineMoreLess
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