Swedens National Day
Blue and yellow flags everywhere you look- Swedish pride is soaring today! Sweden celebrates June 6th because it marks the date when Gustav Vasa became King in 1523, making Sweden independent from...
View ArticleSwedish Cake Culture
This week my husband came home with flowers and a cake for me because I took my SFI C test to move onto the next Swedish course and am very positive about it. Having cake in Sweden is a very...
View ArticleHalloween in Sweden
Growing up in New York Halloween meant dressing up for costume parties, bobbing for apples, and trick or treating door to door. Even stores and businesses stock up candy to give to the kids. When I was...
View ArticleAnother New Year
Welcome to 2013, everyone! I’m almost sad to see 2012 go, as it was a fantastic year for me – but here’s hoping that 2013 is even better! Celebrating New Years in Sweden means one thing: Fireworks –...
View ArticleLately & Two Swedish Words That Explain Why I’ve Been Missing
Remember when Something Swedish was updated all the time? Those were the days. I’m not complaining though – I’m finally more settled into my Swedish life with things to do, places to go and people to...
View ArticleGlad Påsk! Happy Easter!
Sitting on the train heading up to Värnamo to spend the holiday with my in-laws we were approached by a little girl. Being accustomed to panhandling on the subway in NYC, I averted my eyes, hoping my...
View ArticleFirst SomethingSwedish VIDEO: Valborg in Halmstad, celebrating Spring in Sweden
Last year was my first time experiencing the celebration of Valborg in Sweden. Here, let this link to last years post refresh your memory: **Links are currently broken – search for “Valborg- How We...
View ArticleCarrying on Traditions
Part of being abroad, no matter where you are is holding onto your traditions. It wasn’t until last weekend that I realized how much I love St. Paddy’s Day, reflecting on what I would be doing and how...
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