Luciadag (Lucia Day/Saint Lucia Day) was one of my favorite Swedish experiences while studying abroad. It happens on December 13th every year, and it honors the Italian Saint Lucia. She was a Christian woman who lived in Rome, and when she refused to marry a Pagan, she was executed. However, in Sweden, she is most […]
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Lördagsgodis (Saturday Sweets)
This blog post will explore the fun of one of Sweden’s sweetest traditions. This tradition, called “Saturday Sweets/candy” in English, is essentially a practice where families go to their local supermarket or candy grocer on Saturdays, and pick out their favorite sweets to enjoy at home with the family. Unlike American grocery stores, which carry […]
Det Svenska Livet – The Swedish Life
Why Sweden? The most common question I get asked as a study abroad student is, why did I pick Sweden? The response has multiple facets, transversing personal beliefs, academic goals, and a life-long curiosity for all things Scandinavian. However, the short answer is that Sweden felt right for me as a person who is guided […]