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A Feel-Bad Comedy That Feels Surprisingly Good: Hollywood Treatment Comes Home to Santa Monica

Swedes in the States was on the ground for the West Coast premiere of Lara McCarthy's sharp, disarming dark comedy,…

2 months ago

Nordic Christmas Legends That Make Santa Look Tame

Before globalized Christmas traditions took hold, Nordic folklore featured man-eating cats, child-cooking trolls, and temperamental house spirits. Contemporary Christmas, whether…

8 months ago

Kanelbullens Dag: Why Swedes celebrate the Cinnamon Bun

Every year on October 4th, Swedes go a little crazier than usual for the Cinnamon Bun. This day marks Kanelbullens Dag…

10 months ago

Feeling Stressed? Sweden Might Just Be the Doctor’s Order

Stressed out, running on fumes, or just one meeting that could have been an email away from a meltdown? You’re…

11 months ago

From Survival Food to YouTube Dare: The Wild Journey of Surströmming

If you’ve ever Googled “world’s smelliest food,” chances are you’ve stumbled across Sweden’s most notorious culinary treasure: surströmming. This fermented…

11 months ago

Kräftskiva: The origin behind Sweden’s spectacular crayfish parties

Crayfish season starts at the beginning of August and ends somewhere around the end of October. For those lucky enough…

1 year ago

This is how and why Swedes celebrate Midsummer

The midsummer weekend is finally upon us. If you are Swedish or lucky enough to have a Swede in your…

1 year ago

10 facts about King Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden

Today, Sweden will be celebrating two holidays. First, the century old tradition of Valborg, which also happens to fall on…

2 years ago

Swedish Easter Traditions: A step-by-step guide

Looking to bring some Scandinavian influences to your Easter this year? We've compiled a list of the most important decorations,…

2 years ago

All You Need To Know About The Semla – Swedens Most Beloved Pastry

The tradition is centuries old but the day keeps getting more popular, and creative variations of the semla keep popping…

3 years ago

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