23 Aug 2026
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Community Swedish Culture

Swedish Traditions: March 2013 – Waffles and Witches

In March it’s not until the end of the month that we celebrate any truly Swedish traditions, but if you ask us – they are well worth the wait! First up is Våffeldagen (Waffle Day) followed by Påsk (Easter) with its godis, brightly-coloured feathers and… witches? YLC has the background to each of these Spring traditions. Våffeldagen (Waffle Day) […]

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Community Extraordinary Expats

Extraordinary Expats: Josh Lenn, Actor & Teacher

He performs on the stage and in Battlefield 3; he’s both a teacher and a father of 2; he’s an American actor in Stockholm. Ladies and gentlemen, I present to you: Joshua Lenn, our extraordinary expat this month. Actually as a child in San Francisco, Josh didn’t want to be an actor, but another A-word: […]

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Community Expat Cookbook

Recipe of the Week: Chinese Egg Tarts

Chinese Egg Tarts are an icon, a foodie mascot on any dim sum menu. What a way to end our Chinese-themed recipes this February.

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Community Swedish Culture

Swedish Traditions: Lördagsgodis – the Saturday Sweet Stampede

Rampaging animals? A demonstration turned riot? No, it’s Saturday at the Swedish pick-n-mix counter. Just in time for the weekend, YLC explains the deal with Lördagsgodis. Anyone who’s wandered into their local ICA or Konsum on any given Saturday would have noticed the scores of normally healthy Swedes, both tall and small, chucking aside the […]

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Community Couples Counselling Expat Support

For better or worse: Love in a foreign land – Part 1

In the first of a series of articles on love in Sweden, Lysanne Sizoopsychotherapist UKCP reg., considers the issues faced by expats when either one or both halves of a couple are in a foreign country. Part 1: At home or abroad.

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Community Expat Cookbook

Recipe of the Week: Buddha’s Delight

This vegetarian dish was traditionally enjoyed by Buddhist (vegetarian) monks, but is now savoured by all, particularly on New Year’s Day. Although it is usually made with 10 main ingredients (as below), more elaborate versions can contain up to 35, each of which has a special significance. For extra flavour, vegetarian stock can be used […]

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Community Expat Cookbook

Recipe of the Week: Chinese New Year Fish Dishes

It’s the big day today! Happy Chinese New Year or 新年快樂! To celebrate, we have two very special and authentic fish dishes from two different regions of China. The word for fish, “Yu,” sounds like the words both for wish and abundance, so serving fish dishes at the end of the meal symbolizes a wish […]

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Essentials Expat Support Family Health Pregnancy & Baby

Children’s Health care in Sweden

Nothing is worse than having a sick child. But one thing that will make you feel a little better is knowing that healthcare for children in Sweden is good quality and low cost.

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Community Expat Traditions Swedish Culture

Valentine’s Day in Stockholm 2013

Stockholm is one of the most romantic cities in the world, so why not head out this Valentine’s Day and have a romantic experience you’ll never forget!

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Community Expat Cookbook

Recipe of the Week: Jiaozi (Dumplings)

Who doesn’t love Chinese dumplings? Aside from being tasty and versatile, they bring together families at this festive time not only to eat, but to cook together for Chinese New Year.

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