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If you’ve ever seen pictures of Greenland (or considered visiting there), you’ve likely come to love the lively-colored, picturesque houses that sit on a blanket of fresh, white snow. These red, green, yellow, blue, and black wooden structures are common along the coastlines and villages of Greenland.

The vivid painting isn’t just limited to houses. Many businesses, like restaurants and small shops, are also wooden and painted brightly.

But why do Greenlanders have such colorful homes? It turns out there’s a reason!