Swedish traditions

Visit 1. The Scandinavian Cultural Center in West Newton is a hub for Nordic cultural activities. The center hosts notable Scandinavian speakers, shows cultural movies, and is home to the Kaffestugan coffee shop where you can enjoy Scandinavian treats. The Center is also home to The Scandinavian

A Guide how Swedes do their fika and how Swedish Fika is a mindful tradition that holds the key to a joyful hygge lifestyle.

Små grodorna (little frogs) is one of the most popular songs during midsummer in Sweden. Swedes love it! Everyone, old and young, unite around the midsummer pole to dance in circles, pretending to be little ... Read more

These magical photos from Sweden's midsommar festival are straight out of a fairytale

Fika, a Swedish tradition of coffee and amazingly delicious sweet treats. A custom that's more about the gathering than it is the coffee. A Swedish occurrence that feeds the soul as well as the body.

I was born into a large, proud Swedish family, and as each year passes I am learning to appreciate my heritage more. There are certain traditions and holidays my family celebrates that I want to pass on to my daughter someday. Whether you are looking to celebrate your own Swedish heritage or just want to add a new tradition for your family, this post has something for you. Learn more by reading below the six Swedish Holidays or Traditions You Should Adopt This Year.

Swedish folklore, Albo Härad, Skåne (Scania). the womans hair is tied up in a so called "oppbindning" with red ribbons and a red and black "piglock" decorated with beautiful, patterned silk ribbons.

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Whatis your best Swedish food?

Learn how to say happy birthday in Swedish, plus traditions, songs, and everything you need to know to celebrate a birthday Swedish-style!

Here's another Swedish Christmas tradition for you! Lussekatter (or St. Lucia buns) are saffron-flavored sweet buns that are great for snacks or dessert --- excellent with coffee or tea. So, try making them at home!

Incorporate these Swedish traditions into your own festivities.

Swedish numbers

this Saturday, June 26 is Midsommar for the year 2010 on the Swedish calendar. once again, this has nothing to do with endurance sports, but the media attention given to the recent wedding of Swedish Crown Princess Victoria and my blog post on the topic has made me somewhat wistful for my Swedish heritage, and so i'm particularly conscious of this coming Saturday being a uniquely Swedish highpoint of the year: Midsommar. historically, Midsommar (or in English: midsummer) is celebrated in a…

Have you seen those white and black wooden horses you can get at Ikea ? You know the ones — they are next to the vases and fake flowers, right before you hit the warehouse area. Ya, those ones.

Delicious, creamy, rich little treats made with leftover cake, and flavoured with chocolate, marzipan, and punsch. A Swedish classic nostalgic to any Swede and delicious to everyone!

Ever wonder what it's like to live in Sweden? .Is it dreamy and fantasy like or the complete opposite. Discover what it's like living in Sweden.