Today, Finland celebrates Shrove Tuesday, a cultural event that combines outdoor fun and traditional foods. Popular activities include descending hills on sleds or toboggans, while culinary traditions include the consumption of pea soup and laskiaispulla, a sweet bun that has roots in Swedish customs. Although the laskiaispulla is traditionally linked to this festive day, it is noted that it originated from Sweden before being adopted in Finland.

Historically, Shrove Tuesday held significance in the church calendar as the last day before Lent, which begins on Ash Wednesday and lasts for 40 days until Easter. During this time, it's customary to indulge in hearty meals before entering the fasting period, symbolizing a time for reflection and preparation for the spiritual season. This day serves as a reminder of the change in lifestyle that many would adopt during Lent, moving towards simplicity and moderation.

In cultural traditions, Shrove Tuesday was especially notable in relation to women's work, with expectations for good flax growth being a key theme associated with it. Celebrations included various interpretations of omens related to agricultural harvests, making it not only a day for leisure but also one for communal well-being and the prosperity believed to come with the upcoming seasons. Shrove Tuesday remains an important part of Finnish heritage, embodying both joyful celebratory practices and deeper cultural meanings.