How just a year in Sweden changed my relationship with the sun, and turned Midsummer from a holiday into a religion. Summers, really now?! For as long as I can remember, I’ve been a winter person. I’d say anyone who’s grown up in Delhi must be. The summer in the Indian capital is relentless. Stretching […]
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Midsummer celebration in Sweden (like it’s supposed to be).
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 […]
Midsummer In Sweden
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 […]
A Country Transformed by Summer
As summer has arrived in Sweden, the whole country is transformed. From the landscapes and the colours, to the culture and attitudes. How and why exactly does this happen?
Celebrating Midsommar
What makes everyone in Sweden happy? Summer. Life in Sweden can be sometimes challenging due to the long and dark winters. But it changes when comes the summer and the light brings people together. Midsommar in Sweden is the start signal for summer long vacations and family time. Midsommar has that special bond that brings […]
