Europeans find American sauna culture differs from tradition

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Europeans are expressing surprise at American sauna customs, finding them different from traditional practices. Concerns are raised about American wellness culture altering the millennia-old tradition, with specific observations including bathing suits and dancing in saunas. Finnish traditions view saunas as community hubs for socializing, often involving nudity, food, and relaxation, contrasting with some observed American behaviors.


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