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Midsummer celebration in Sweden (like it’s supposed to be).

18 June 2020 By The Newbie Team Leave a Comment

Midsummer eve (midsommarafton) is one of the most celebrated days in Sweden. So let’s play one step forward, one step back. Fast forward one day Fast forward one day, the Midsummer day – not that it is important (by now we all know that it is the eve that counts) but it puts the post […]

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Midsummer In Sweden

17 June 2020 By The Newbie Team Leave a Comment

In a world which has, until recently, moved at an ever-faster pace, there is something very reassuring and peaceful about the way in which Sweden adheres to a well-established calendar of festivals throughout the year. It gives a rhythm to the seasons, as well as heralding their secrets. Lucia celebrates light in the midst of […]

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