Traditions

Easter Eggs in Sweden

13.04.2025

In Sweden, Easter (Påsk) is both a religious and family celebration that marks the arrival of spring and the awakening of nature after long months ...

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Fettisdagen 2025 : Where to enjoy a good semla in Stockholm?

15.02.2025

Fettisdagen (Shrove Tuesday) is a Christian tradition that marks the last days before Lent, a 40-day period of fasting and penance before Easter...

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A Swedish Cake a Day... (or almost)

08.02.2025

Whether for celebrations or more ordinary moments, cakes (pastries and baked goods) are omnipresent in Swedish lifestyle and culture...

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The “julvärd”, What’s that ?

18.12.2024

We have already discussed Christmas markets, Christmas tables, and the televised Advent calendar on this blog, but in Sweden, there are many other ...

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"Julkalendern" – A Swedish Television Ritual

16.12.2024

The Swedish Advent calendar, called "Julkalendern," is an essential Christmas tradition (nearly an institution) introduced in the 1960s by ...

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The Feast of Saint Lucia in Sweden

08.12.2024

The Feast of Saint Lucia, or Luciadagen in Swedish, is a deeply rooted and popular tradition in Sweden. Celebrated every year on December 13,...

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