Since 1948, United Nation's day has been celebrated on the 24th of October. On October the 24th,1945, representatives of fifty nations signed the Charter of the United Nations and the organization was created. To honor the day of foundation, different events, exhibitions, meetings and discussions, related to the United Nations' actions and objectives, are held all around the world.

The idea of the United Nations started during the Second World War, when millions of people were dying or were forced to leave their homes because of bombings. A global organization, where all the nations would work together for peace and to prevent future wars, was needed.

For information on how to cook and prepare Traditional Finnish Foods, from the everyday dishes to the festive meals and desserts, served on Finnish holidays and celebrations, please visit the Finnguide Finnish Recipes Section.

Public Transportation runs according to the normal timetable for the day of the week on which this event occurs.

Finland shops and services run their normal opening hours according to the day of the week, on which this calendar event occurs.
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