Easter in Sweden: the YLC Lowdown
The YLC run-down of some Swedish traditions that have left many expats scratching their heads. Glad Påsk!
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A Very ‘Swedish Night Out’: The People’s Passion
- by Rebecca Martin
- 16 Apr 2014
For some festive high culture in the run up to Easter, Folkoperan put on a performance of Bach’s St Matthew Passion, making for both an intriguing and extremely Swedish night out…
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Easter Hagging Made Easy: A Makeover
- by Rebecca Martin
- 15 Apr 2014
A small group of witches pounding on your door? A gaggle of hags making their way up your garden path? It must be Maundy Thursday in Stockholm!
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Owls in the Swamp: Swedish Expressions (part 1)
- by Rebecca Martin
- 8 Apr 2014
Ever sensed there are owls lurking in the swamp or that the cat knows more than it lets on? Ape-hungry Swedes with poultry down their throats have you confused?
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Stockholm Today: the Hug-Thy-Neighbour Campaign
- by YLC Stockholm
- 1 Apr 2014
After recent Swedish media reports have outed Swedes as hug-aholics, a small group of Stockholmers have decided to build on this – for a more friendly future. “It is ridiculous to think that we will hug just about any Sven, Nils and Leffe but we don’t know who our next door neighbour is,” Hug-Thy-Neighbour […]
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April Traditions: Hags, Bears and Bonfires
- by YLC Stockholm
- 31 Mar 2014
Spring has sprung! Or maybe not quite yet? No matter the weather, there’s really no shortage of interesting Swedish traditions to enjoy this month. As traditions go, THIS month is one of the best!
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International Waffle Day – the Best Ever Swedish Invention?
- by Rebecca Martin
- 25 Mar 2014
All over Sweden, irons are heating up, cream is getting whipped and jam jars placed strategically on the table! Tomorrow is International Waffle Day and surprise, surprise – it originated in Sweden.
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Stockholm Diary: ‘Welcome to Sweden’
- by Claire Duffy
- 19 Mar 2014
YLC went to see the pre-screening of TV 4’s new show Welcome to Sweden, sipped wine and reflected on the difficulties and the hilarious situations one can get into while relocating to Stockholm.
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Introducing: The Swedish Royal Family
- by Solveig Rundquist
- 6 Mar 2014
If you live in Sweden, chances are you’ve wondered a thing or two about its royal family. Who are they exactly? What do they do? Why is their last name French? Ask no more, the royal we of YLC present the Who’s Who of Swedish Royalty!
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March Traditions 2014: Cream Buns and Waffles
- by YLC Stockholm
- 3 Mar 2014
March in Sweden is a mouth-watering affair this year! Starting strong with Fettisdagen (Fat Tuesday) at the beginning of the month and ending with Våffeldagen (Waffle Day) – YLC has the lowdown on these yummy Swedish Spring traditions.