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Every now and then you come across some truly zany Swedish traditions. The odd thing is that they all seem to happen in April! In which other country do you get to dress up as a giant meatball? And where else are bonfires started in preparation for Eurovision? Most astonishing of all is the decision […]
Stockholmers rejoice – blue skies and longer evenings are officially here! But even with all that extra time, the following list should keep you busy enough this April – whether you’re a liquorice lover, a green-fingered gardener, or a shopping zealot! Stockholm Vintage Fair For the eleventh time running, Bakåt:Framåt is organizing their biannual […]
It’s Friday everyone! In homes across Sweden cushions are being plumped, bowls filled, and remote controls placed in strategic positions as Sweden readies for a newish national weekend pastime – the Mys! Previously we have investigated the history behind Swedes’ Saturday stampede to the sweet counter – it’s now time to take a look at […]
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) […]
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 […]
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!
Ah, February, month of love. Where better to celebrate Valentine’s than in Stockholm with its beauty and romance? If this is making you queasy, ignore the 14th and find a better reason to feel nauseous: overindulgence in semlor. Those sweet buns stuffed with cream are the way that Swedes celebrate ‘Fettisdagen’ or Fat Day as it […]
Ah, Eurovision. The fun, the frocks, the fantastic spectacle. I remember watching it with my mum when I was 7, getting far too involved in the mayhem. I didn’t know about Melodifestivalen though, the build up to Eurovision in Sweden, where the nation’s representative is selected.
Swedish traditions fall thick and fast in December, from the lighting of the first advent candle to Christmas itself, with its mighty julbord. Two other equally large festivals feature: Nobeldagen, when those prestigious prizes are awarded right here in Stockholm and Lucia, the feast day dedicated to the saint of that name. Advent: Starts December […]
So we need more excuses to eat cinnamon buns, right? Luckily the 4th October is Kanelbullens Dag, or Cinnamon Bun Day. It’s not a venerable old tradition, since it’s only been around since 1999, but it is a way to justify sinking your teeth into one of Sweden’s most popular delicacies. You may also like: Kanelbulle & […]
