Sweden
Celebrating the Swedish way
13 stories on Swedish traditions
Curious about the mythical Midsummer, when Swedes dance around a phallic pole and the sun never sets? Or Lucia, when white-clad children spread light in the December darkness? Let us guide you through the year of Swedish traditions and celebrations.
Stories in this collection

Celebrating the Swedish way
Valborg – Walpurgis Eve

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The National Day of Sweden

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Midsummer

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The crayfish party

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The sour herring premiere

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Halloween

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All Saints’ Day

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St Martin's Day − or Mårten Gås

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Lucia

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Christmas
