Swedes in the States

Record Number of Women Register for Vasaloppet 2024

Vasaloppet, Sweden's most famous long-distance ski race, has announced that a record number of women have registered to participate in…

2 years ago

Finland Offers “Masterclass of Happiness” to Help People Find Their Inner Finn

For six years in a row, Finland has been ranked as the happiest country in the world according to the…

2 years ago

Jantelagen: The law of Jante Explained

Lauded by some as the primary reason for Scandinavia’s quality of life, general happiness and societal harmony. Derided by others…

2 years ago

Fishing: A Beginner’s Guide to the Nordic’s Favorite Hobby

Fishing is an excellent way to enjoy the outdoors, and it’s a vastly popular hobby in the Nordic region where…

2 years ago

More common for Swedish women to give birth after 45

According to the Swedish newspaper Aftonbladet, an increasing number of Swedish women are having children after the age of 45.…

2 years ago

Recipe: Swedish Dammsugare [Punschrulle]

It's National Marzipan Day in Sweden! You got to love Swedes and their national pastry days. But what better way…

2 years ago

Recipe: Swedish Vanilla Custard Hearts

Buttery, cream filled and vanilla?! What more could you want in a cookie treat? This recipe is written by Ingrid…

2 years ago

The coldest day ever recorded in Swedish history

On February 2nd, 1966, the coldest day ever recorded in Sweden took place in the small town of Vuoggatjålme in…

2 years ago

Why are so many Swedish kings named Carl?

The name Carl, or Karl, which is the Northern Germanic form of the name Charles, has been a popular choice…

2 years ago

Recipe: Semla Cake Pops

Fat Tuesday has come and gone, but sometimes it's hard to let go of the good things in life. And…

2 years ago

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