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Swedish traditions

Progressive and modern Sweden has a secret to share; we are nuts about our age-old traditions and celebrations. Country-closing Midsummer Eve, celebrating the longest day of the year, is the big one. Other popular celebrations and holidays is Christmas, Easter and Kräftskiva. Days like cinnamon bun day, waffle day and 'Fettisdagen' (Shrove Tuesday) is also being celebrated throughout the country.

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Swedish Easter – a joyous foodie feast

St. Martin’s Day

Waffle Day – how to celebrate 'våffeldagen' in Sweden and recipe

Welcome spring on Walpurgis Night (Valborg)

Experience a Swedish crayfish party

ChristmasChristmas

Sample the delights of Swedish Christmas food

Lucia – bearer of light, hymns and Swedish treats

15 festive Christmas markets in Sweden

How to celebrate Christmas in Sweden

Midsummer in SwedenMidsummer in Sweden

When and where to celebrate Midsummer in Sweden 2023

Salmon, snaps and strawberries – how to do Midsummer like a Swede

Midsummer in Dalarna: step by step

All you need to know to celebrate Midsummer in Sweden