Maya "Queen of the Artctic"

The Diaspora February 12, 2026

Baby Maya giggled as she took her tiny steps on the sparkling white snow covering Vantaa.

Her rosy cheeks shone against the crisp, cold air, and every puff of breath created little clouds in front of her. She reached out with gloved hands to catch snowflakes as they fell gently from the sky, each one melting into a cool kiss on her skin.

Wrapped in her soft, fluffy snowsuit, Maya’s world was a magical winter wonderland: the trees glistened with frost, the rooftops wore a blanket of snow, and the distant sounds of sleigh bells and laughter echoed through the quiet streets.

Even though the days were short and the sun barely peeked over the horizon, Maya’s heart was bright with curiosity, discovering the beauty and adventure hidden in every snowy corner of her Finnish home.