Typical Swedish habits are quite useful to know – even if you don’t adapt them. Living in a new country brings its own excitement and challenges. The first years are usually dubbed as the honeymoon phase. This is the moment when everything seems so bright, fresh and exciting. Written by Hayu Hamemayu Then soon, things […]
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Mother’s Day in Sweden
May is soon ending, bringing us closer to the summer months. But it is not over yet. Do you know what is celebrated in Sweden at the end of May? It’s Mother’s Day, Mors Dag in Swedish. Disclaimer: To keep The Newbie Guide free, we use affiliate links (marked with *) and may get a […]
Valborg – a Swedish tradition steeped in dark history
One of Sweden’s many traditions; Valborg is celebrated on the 30th of April. The significance of the event has changed dramatically over the years and yet it is still an important part of the Swedish calendar.
Spices: What is that spice in your favourite fika buns?
Written by Chia May Curious about where the spices that infuse your favorite fika buns are from? First and foremost, I’ll need to give some context to this. When I had my first cardamom bun and semla from the local bakery in Stockholm I was wondering what spices I was crunching on. Was it black […]
Missing Sweden While Being Abroad
Written by Tatiana Sokolova Sometimes the best way to understand what you like and dislike about a country is to leave it for some time. The cultural translation, bracketing, brokerage; the cultural shocks one experiences in transitioning between two places, allow to understand deeper what we cherish and what we abhor about them. Every year […]
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 […]
