The midsummer party anthem is ‘Små grodorna,’ a catchy sing-along about little frogs. I actually learned the lyrics from some elderly Swedish couples while travelling …
Små grodorna, a midsummer classic
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Have a Swedish midsummer party at home!
My plan was to spend most of June (just like it was my plan last year) in Sweden. I wanted to be there on the …
Outdoor gyms or ‘utegyms’ in Sweden
The average Swede is very concerned with his/her health and exercises every day. Preferably they exercise outdoors. Rain or shine. Throughout the year. You can …
Swedish Easter Traditions
Just like Christmas, Easter is a real family celebration in Sweden. The Swedes celebrate Easter somewhat differently than we do. They don’t have an Easter …
Slask, the Swedish word for slush
We know it all too well: the slush that remains after it has snowed but it is just not cold enough for the snow to …
The Swedish Classic Circuit – En Svensk Klassiker
En Svensk Klassiker (also called The Swedish Classic) is quite a challenge to accomplish. Over a twelve-month period, the participants must complete four disciplines: Vasaloppet …
Vasaloppet, a popular cross-country race
Vasaloppet is a popular cross-country ski race that is organised in Dalarna (Central Sweden). The event takes place on the first Sunday of March. Cross-country …
Knutsdagen, the end of the Christmas season
Is your Christmas tree still up? In Britain, most of us will have taken down our festive decorations long before the start of the new …
My Swedish habits & traditions
Consciously and unconsciously, I have adopted many Swedish habits and traditions in recent years. When I started thinking about it for this article, it turned …
Bring the Swedish Jul Spirit Home: Your Essential Swedish Christmas Song Playlist
Longing for a taste of Sweden’s festive atmosphere (Jul) but can’t quite make the trip? Don’t worry, you can still soak up the Scandinavian Christmas …