Society

Husmanskost, what’s that ?

Husmanskost, what’s that ?

26.11.2024

Husmanskost (where Husman means "farmer" and kost comes from the Old Swedish kostr, meaning sustenance or provision) is a Swedish term referring to...

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"Mysig", what’s that ?

"Mysig", what’s that ?

09.11.2024

Imagine a long winter evening, with snowflakes dancing outside the window! You’re comfortably seated in a cozy armchair, wrapped in a blanket...

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If I had known... I would have been born in Sweden!

If I had known... I would have been born in Sweden!

03.11.2024

The spontaneity of this childish expression perfectly conveys the feeling of relief and instinctive connection children experience when they encounter

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Why is Sweden the best country in the world?

Why is Sweden the best country in the world?

02.11.2024

In recent years, Sweden has ranked among the most pleasant places to live. In 2016, it also surprisingly claimed the top spot in the list of the world

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The '"lördagsgodis",'what's that?

The '"lördagsgodis",'what's that?

22.09.2024

Translating this Swedish concept as “Saturday candy” falls short of fully conveying the meaning and scope of this Swedish national tradition. A quick

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