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The Dark History of Swedish Lucia Celebration of Light
November 28, 2024
The Swedish Tradition of Lucia: Light in the Darkness Each year on December 13th, Sweden celebrates Luciadagen, or St. Lucia’s Day, a cherished...
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Flädersaft - Make Your Own Elderflower Cordial for Midsummer
June 16, 2024
This is a popular tradition all over the world, I know, but it's massive here in Sweden, so thought it was perfect for this 'Swedish Anecdotes'...
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The Tradition of Saunas (Bastu) in Sweden
May 21, 2024
Right in the heart of Swedish culture is a tradition that feels as old as Sweden itself: the sauna, called Bastu in Swedish (The word Bastu = Ba...
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Fika: The Swedish Art of Coffee Breaks
May 3, 2024
All over Sweden, from the bustling streets of Stockholm to the tranquil lakes, forests, fields and hills of the Swedish countryside, there exist...
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The History of the Swedish Tradition of Valborg
April 26, 2024
Valborg, also known as Walpurgis Night, is a celebrated tradition in Sweden, marking the arrival of spring and the end of the cold, dark winter mo...
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The Swedish Philosophy of 'Lagom': A little balance can go a long way!
April 18, 2024
'Lagom' teaches us to appreciate the beauty of moderation and simplicity in a world that often pushes us towards excess. Have you ever heard a...
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10 Scandi Home Style Tips - Curating a home that you'll love.
April 11, 2024
Creating a Scandinavian-inspired home is all about simplicity, functionality, and coziness. You'll have heard the word 'Hygge' no doubt - the d...
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Why are so many houses in Sweden red and white?
April 3, 2024
In the idyllic countryside of Sweden, surrounded by pine forests and sparkling lakes, you can't help but notice a common thread among the charm...
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Sweden's Easter Witches
April 14, 2022
Image from streetsofsalem.com Here's an Easter tradition I bet you didn't know about! Here in Sweden, kids dress up as witches at Easter time, it...
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Swedish Midsummer
June 13, 2021
------------------------ One of my favourite things about living in Sweden is the Swedish celebration of Midsummer on Midsummer's Eve. It's ...
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The Dark History of Swedish Lucia Celebration of Light

Flädersaft - Make Your Own Elderflower Cordial for Midsummer

The Tradition of Saunas (Bastu) in Sweden

Fika: The Swedish Art of Coffee Breaks

The History of the Swedish Tradition of Valborg

The Swedish Philosophy of 'Lagom': A little balance can go a long way!

10 Scandi Home Style Tips - Curating a home that you'll love.

Why are so many houses in Sweden red and white?

Sweden's Easter Witches

Swedish Midsummer