Saturday, August 9, 2025

World Moomin Day


 

World Moomin Day is celebrated annually on August 9th, which is also Tove Jansson’s birthday. Tove Jansson, a Finnish artist, created the beloved Moomin characters and their stories. The day is a celebration of her work and the whimsical, quirky world of the Moomins. Moomin by Arabia releases a limited-edition Moomin's Day mug each year on this date. 

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