Advent After a long and dark Autumn, the First of Advent on Sunday 28 November marks the beginning of the countdown to Christmas in Sweden. At the end of November, ...
Tuesday 25 February is Fettisdagen (or Semmeldagen), when Swedes tuck into one of the nation’s most iconic sweet treats. Traditionally, the Semla was eaten on Fettisdagen (which literally translates as Fat Tuesday) as ...
The candidates for the Nobel Prizes are nominated by thousands of members of academies, university professors, scientists, previous Nobel Laureates, members of parliamentary assemblies and others. While the speculation is ...
On Sunday 3 March it’s once again time for the world’s biggest ski race – the 95th edition of Vasaloppet. For the thrill-seeking sports enthusiasts, few races can compete with this exhilarating ski ...
Advent After a long and dark Autumn, the First of Advent on Sunday 2 December marks the beginning of the countdown to Christmas in Sweden. At the end of November, ...
Every year on 4 October Swedes celebrate “Kanelbullens Dag” – Cinnamon Bun Day. An estimated 8 miljon buns are sold every year on this day and they will be served ...
Sunday 30 April is Walpurgis Night (Valborgsmässoafton) ...
Blåkulla is the place to be during Easter in Sweden, at least if you are an Easter witch “Påskkärring”! This is an old pagan tradition dating back to the 1500’s. ...
