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Swedish Midsommar

Come rain or come sun, Midsommarafton is by far one of the most celebrated dates during the year. This post contains a commercial link In the middle of June almost all Swedes (myself included) celebrate the happening of “Sommarsolståndet”, which occurrs when night and day are the exact same length. With a pick-nick basket inContinueContinue reading “Swedish Midsommar”

Vasaloppet

Aiming to organise a national cross-country ski-race, the first “Vasaloppet” was a an immediate success. And it just kept growing in popularity. Photo: vasaloppet.se The first woman to race In 1923 the first woman ever to participate in Vasaloppet finished last. Even though she was cheered on by thousands of spectators and many saw herContinueContinue reading “Vasaloppet”

Christmas decorations

This post contains commercial links November and December are extremely dark months in Sweden. In the northern parts the sun sets as early as 2 in the afternoon and around 4 in the rest of the country. This is one of the reasons I enjoy Advent and Lucia as much as I do. It’s aContinueContinue reading “Christmas decorations”

The Nobel Prize Awards

December 10:th is a very special date to keep in mind, since it is the anniversary of Nobel’s death. Since 1901 the Nobel Prizes has been presented on that particular date at a grand ceremony traditionally held at Stockholm City Hall. At the ceremony the Swedish king, King Carl XVI Gustaf, presents the laureates withContinueContinue reading “The Nobel Prize Awards”

The crayfish celebration

Late August to late September is the time for the traditional crayfish celebration. It’s when Swedes gather round with friends and family to eat and drink to celebrate the first crayfish harvest with a traditional “Kräftskiva”. A true Swedish tradition The crayfish party is in fact a a nordic tradition but the actual crayfish partyContinueContinue reading “The crayfish celebration”

Cancelled events due to covid-19

Cancelled and/or postponed events due to covid-19. Can you get your money back?