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Household pennants of Finland

Okay, so a household pennant is like a flag that some families in Finland hang outside their homes. It's kind of like a symbol of their family and where they come from.

In Finland, each family is associated with a certain area or region where their ancestors originally came from. These areas are called "historical provinces." Each historical province has its own distinct design and colors for their pennant.

So, let's say you're a family from the province of Uusimaa. Your household pennant would have a design that represents Uusimaa, like maybe a picture of a castle or something. The colors on the pennant would also be specific to Uusimaa (in this case, blue and white).

It's a way for families to show pride in where they come from and their family heritage. Plus, it's a fun way to decorate the outside of your house!