I am intrigued by the concept of comfort food, and I had to ask several native English speakers, native food comforters about the topic. In Swedish, there is one seemingly fitting equivalent, which is tröstäter, ‘comfort eating’ or ‘consolation eating’, but this leads us in the wrong direction. Is there such a thing as Swedish […]
Culture
Corporate fika turned a domestic affair
A full week of Teams-Zoom-Hangouts-Meet-Skype-Slack and Friday is coming up. Time to slow down, you think, but your Swedish colleagues have a different opinion. Friday is the very culmination of the week and an opportunity to get high on sugar after a full five days of Lutheran discipline. Forget about casual Friday In normal times, […]
Socializing in Sweden
Written by Neha Sharma For a person with a non-Scandinavian background, with no knowledge of the Swedish language, coming to Sweden and settling down could be a bit difficult. Especially if you are coming here for work or moving with your family. This becomes a much more overwhelming experience if you are arriving in Sweden […]
In praise of Swedish tacos
I have all the Mexicans, and all other sensible people out there, screaming at me through their screens now, but I’m afraid Sweden has claimed and appropriated tacos. This is old news, I assume, but this blog post is to confirm it: there is no food more Swedish than tacos. What does gunpowder have to […]
Gamla stan: Stockholm’s old town
Written by Rakshita Singh Due to the pandemic, we cannot go to far off places, this gave me a wonderful time to explore Stockholm. Stockholm is known for its rich cultural heritage, the architecture of the buildings, and museums. But it also houses one of the city’s earliest settlements, still featuring the medieval street layout. Yes, you […]
How I became a Moominmamma
Have you read Tove Jansson’s Moomin books? If you haven’t, you must, and if you have – re-read them. Not only are they beautifully written, subtly philosophical and thoroughly entertaining – I believe they reveal the Northern soul. In this article, I explore the connection between the Moomins and the Swedish/Nordic mentality – if there […]
The Moomins and the Swedish/Nordic mentality
Written by Tatiana Sokolova Have you read Tove Jansson’s Moomin books? If you haven’t, you must, and if you have – re-read them. Not only are they beautifully written, subtly philosophical and thoroughly entertaining – I believe they reveal the Northern soul. In this article, I explore the connection between the Moomins and the Swedish/Nordic […]
Crayfish – The Last Hurrah to Summer
Written by Alison Allfrey August is a poignant time in Sweden. As elsewhere the nights begin to draw in, the scent of the evening air turns heavier and more reflective, the sceptre of autumn beckons and with it, the promise of another long winter. So each remaining summer evening becomes ever more precious, more sacred. […]
Sweden: An LGBTQIA+ country
Written by Silvia Lopez Sweden is one of the countries supporting LGBTQIA+ the most. Always perceived as a top country regarding equality an inclusion, it is an example of progress in the field. August is the Pride month in Sweden and therefore, a good moment to check how LGBTQIA+ rights are in the country. A bit of […]
The Swedish National Day
Written by Joseph Mukama Every year, the 6th of June (6/6) is yet another bank holiday (red day / röd dag) – the Swedish national day. In this post about Swedish culture, I highlight how this day came to be, why it is silently important, and where to catch it this year, at your comfort. […]
Little Asia in Lund
Written by Hayu Hamemayu What do you miss the most when you’re living far from home? For me, it’s 3Fs: Families, Friends and Food! Coming from a country known for its distinctive and rich-in-flavour foods, there are times when I crave for a little taste of home in Sweden. Lucky for me, there are some […]
In Praise of the Public Library
Growing up in the 1990s in a small ex-industrial town in the North of England, devoid of iPads, Netflix and other now commonplace forms of entertainment, we had to make our own fun. And to me, the highlight of my weekend for more years than I care to admit was my Saturday morning pilgrimage to […]
