Welcome to our Newbie advent calendar. The ultimate guide to embracing all that is unique when celebrating this Christmas season like a true Swede. So, Christmas is just around the corner and it’s quite possible you’ve heard people at work or school talking about Advent. But what is Advent? Advent comes from the Latin word ‘Adventus’ […]
Swedish traditions
A one way ticket to Sverige!! Daring to live a life I’d only dreamed of…
Written by Suzy Greaves “The world is too big to stay in one place. Life is too short to do just one thing.” I love to hear about people’s journeys, their life choices, the paths they take and the stories they make. Well; I’m Suzy, welcome to my story and my Swedish life. It’s […]
What’s ‘Christmas in Sweden’ without a julbord!
Julbord – one thing you can not miss out on if you’re looking to soak in Christmas celebrations in Sweden. Literally translated to ‘Christmas table’, the julbord is a buffet of traditional Swedish eats, and a window into the land’s culture, habit, craving and identity. Written by our content writer, Nidhi Dhingra The Swedish julbord […]
Birthdays in Sweden
Written by William Mansell Celebrations are a big deal in Sweden, be it for Christmas, Easter or Midsommar and birthdays are no exception! The Swedes even celebrate their fabulous Fika treats on various days throughout the year! First things first; Grattis på födelsedagen – Happy Birthday or Grattis – Congratulations for short. Jag är (Tjugosju) år gammal […]
Swedish Comfort Food
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 […]
