Tradition

Guide: Where to buy Swedish Cinnamon Buns in the U.S.

Get ready to loosen those belts - tomorrow is Cinnamon Bun Day in Sweden! That’s right—a whole day dedicated to…

2 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…

3 months ago

How & Why Norwegians Celebrate ‘Syttende Mai’

Perhaps even the most important day of the year to them. The 17th of May celebrations are so grand in…

6 months ago

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,…

7 months 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,…

8 months ago

St Lucia Day: How & Why Swedes Celebrate Lucia

Gathered in a dark room, you’ll suddenly hear singing from afar, “Natten går tunga fjät..” as the room slowly lights…

11 months ago

How Friday got its name from the Norse goddess Freya

Finally Friday, the day we've all been waiting for! The end of the workweek and the start of the weekend,…

1 year ago

All Saints Day: How Scandinavians honor the dead

And just like that, Halloween is back again. Although plenty of Scandinavians have adopted the American way of celebrating Halloween,…

2 years ago

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