Tag Archives: Typical Swedish

What is typically Swedish?

This post contains commercial links What is “typical Swedish” and who decides what’s typical and/or not? To answer those two questions you need to keep an open mind and have a deeper knowledge about the country as well as its culture and history. Inherited from abroad or rooted in the Swedish history Some of theContinueContinue reading “What is typically Swedish?”

Pickled herring and snaps

In Sweden there is an old tradition of having “sill and nubbe”, or pickled herring and snaps, at Christmas. The same actually goes for Easter and Midsummer as well, as the food and beverages are very similar during these three holidays). “Sill” and “nubbe” is pickled herring and snaps, or a shot (e. g vodka).ContinueContinue reading “Pickled herring and snaps”

December holidays

There are three major holidays in December that many both love and cherish. The cold and dark winter season is lit up by candles, outdoor lighting and Advent stars. Four sundays of Advent Advent is latin and means arrival. It is a celebration of the arrival of Jesus, and also a time to prepare forContinueContinue reading “December holidays”

Reasons to visit Sweden

In many ways Sweden is a rich country. Not only financially, but historically, esthetically, ecologically, gastronomically and culturally. The best part? Everything is open to everyone and anyone. The north In the northern parts of Sweden you’ll find a wide range of activities to engage in. During early summer the magic of the Midnight SunContinueContinue reading “Reasons to visit Sweden”

Falu red

I am sure you’ve seen pictures of the typical red cottages when reading about Sweden. That very red color, or rather specific red nuance, is actually famous and known as “Faluröd”. In English I’m guessing that would translate into “Falu red”. Photo: Petra Roman You’ve probably seen pictures of these idyllic Swedish red cottages, framedContinueContinue reading “Falu red”

Liljeholmens

This post contains commercial links Liljeholmens Stearinfabriks AB is the largest candle light producer in the world, as well as one of the oldest (still active) companies in Sweden. Swedish tradition since 1839 The history of Liljeholmen goes all the way back to 1839, in a small wooden cottage in Liljeholmen, Stockholm. After time the methodContinueContinue reading “Liljeholmens”