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80 Years of moomin stories

It all began with the first Moomin tale, The Moomins and the Great Flood, published in 1945.

Penned by Tove Jansson during WWII as a fairytale to comfort herself during dark times, it mirrors the realities of millions of displaced people seeking refuge. Following Moominmamma and Moomintroll’s quest to find a new home and the missing Moominpappa, the story lands in what will become known as Moominvalley. There stands a tall blue house – a joyful place where everyone is welcome, whoever they are, whenever they come. The Moominhouse is a symbol of security, shelter and a sense of belonging. These are universal needs. Timeless needs. They are as true today as they were 80 years ago.

SUPPORTING the RED CROSS

The Moomins and the Great Flood is a tale about troubled times and a scattered family. It is also a story about hope, a story about the importance of belonging and having a safe place to call home. Today, when millions of people around the world are lacking care and security, Moomin Characters has teamed up with its longstanding partner The Red Cross to gather funds for those in need. A part of the proceeds from selected Moomin 80 products will be donated to the work of The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) through National Red Cross societies. You can also donate directly to the Red Cross below.

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Moomin fans are invited to create their own version of the Moominhouse during the anniversary year.

A Moominhouse is a place where everyone can be truly themselves. In that same spirit, we hope you will create your Moominhouse in a way that lets your artistic talents shine and feels just right for you. So go ahead and paint, draw, take photos – the style is almost entirely up to you! Submit your Moominhouse and explore other creations on the competition page.

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