Category: Life
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Walpurgis: What Is Valborg, And Why Do Swedes Celebrate It?
April 30th might just be a normal day to the rest of the world, but to the Swedes, this mythical, traditional and fun day is called: Valborgsmässoafton.
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How to Lagom: An American Tries 10 Swedish Hacks that Promise a Happy & Balanced Life
Sweden is constantly ranked as one of the happiest, healthiest, and most innovative nations. It is home to some of the most valuable nordic companies (IKEA and H&M); and, not surprisingly, the country of Sweden has The Best Reputation in the World. Which makes some of us non-Swedes wonder: Swedes, why are you so great??
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Swedens Famous, Month-Long Vacation Law Is Over 80 Years Old
The Nordics are famous for their generous vacation days, with at least twenty-five days paid leave each year in Sweden, and thirty in Denmark (yes, that’s a world record). The Danes aren’t one of the happiest people in the world for nothing.
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The Scandinavian Concept Of Friluftsliv And How It Can Make You Healthier
You’ve probably heard of popular Scandinavian concepts like fika (coffee break), hygge (coziness), or lagom (living a balanced life), but have you heard of friluftsliv? No worries if you haven’t: we’re here to explain this useful, and healthy, Scandinavian concept!
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Swedes Were Among The First Colonizers In North America
According to many, the first foreigner to discover North America was a Scandinavian Viking by the name of Leif Ericsson. However, the Scandinavians might not only have been the first to discover North America – but Sweden was namely also one of the first countries to colonize parts of the United States
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Nordic Countries Likely to Experience “Baby Bust” After Coronavirus Pandemic is Over
Thanks to the COVID-19 pandemic, many people believed that being cooped up indoors for months at a time would lead to a baby boom — that is, a noticeable rise in the birth rate. However, a recent study by the London School of Economics thinks otherwise.
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#Swedishmade: Skype
#Nordicmade is the article series in which we feature famous brands, apps, artists, DJs and companies that are made in the Nordics.
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Will Naming Babies After IKEA Products Be The Latest Trend?
Have you ever wandered down an aisle in IKEA, picked up a product, and thought to yourself, Hmm, that’s not a bad name? Apparently, you’re not alone. The hottest trend for naming babies this year was based on IKEA products. According to BabyCentre, a parenting forum, here are the top baby names that were inspired…
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How Do Swedish Parents Actually Use Their Parental Leave? The Results Will Surprise You
It’s no secret that Sweden has some of the most generous parental leave laws on the planet: the country gives out 480 days (!) of paid parental leave, and each parent is entitled, meaning it’s obligatory, to 90 days each from those days. Most parental leave compensation is 80% of the parent’s salary, and those…
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Swedish student raises money for animal shelter through Swedish treats
If your teacher gave you $5 to start a company, what would you do with it? Last Wednesday, on May 2, Swedish student Penny Harling, together with a few classmates, took the opportunity to incorporate Sweden into her project. They set up a stand outside of the cafeteria of their school, Santa Monica College(SMC), to sell…