Swedes Are Addicted – to Strong Coffee
Winters in Sweden are long and dark. Long winter darkness may lead to tiredness, low energy and a lack of passion. To get some extra energy and heat Swedes found coffee to be their … Read more
Swedish Surströmming – Here is Why Swedes Won’t Eat It Indoors
Don’t read this while eating! What is the worst thing you have ever smelled in your life? Think about? Now, with that in mind, could you imagine eating the worst smelling thing ever?Of course you … Read more
Swedes are Environmentally Friendly
Swedes love to get out in the nature, hiking, skiing, swimming or sunbathing on the grass. To make those outdoor experiences as pleasant as possible, Swedes commonly understand that it’s better to preserve the beautiful Swedish … Read more
Swedish Healthcare: About Alvedon and Waiting Time
Do you consider moving to Sweden? Maybe even becoming more Swedish? If you want to go to Sweden, become Swedish and consider getting ill once in a while – due to a virus or an … Read more
Swedish Feminism & Gender Equality in Sweden
Not all people in the world look or behave the same. Some are small, some are tall. Some like to eat meat, some want to be vegan. In Sweden – as in most other countries – people … Read more
The Swedish Personal Identity Number – Why & How You Get One
In pretty much all countries in the world, people have names. Using names are a great way to make it easier for people to understand you are talking to or about them in conversations. Names also make … Read more
Swedes Dream of Living Abroad (for a While)
Sweden is a small country. Not that small actually, at least when it comes to land area (450,295 km2 / 175,896 sq mi). But with a population of only about 10 million, Sweden is considerably small. Although the … Read more
Swedish Vikings: No, Their Helmets Did NOT Have Horns
The Brits have Mister Bean, Americans have Mickey Mouse, the French, well, they probably have someone wearing a beret, and the Swedes – they have the Vikings. Vikings are the personified symbols of the Swedish nation. You … Read more
Dala Horse: The Story Behind This Iconic Swedish Souvenir
It can be found in every Swedish souvenir-shop. One of the most iconic national symbols of Sweden: The Dalahäst (Dala horse). It is mostly colored in red, decorated with kurbits pattern, twisting plants and flowers. I have one … Read more
Swedish ‘Happy Birthday’ Song Lyrics & Birthday Tradition – ‘Ja må han/hon leva’
Once a year Swedes celebrate their birthday. If you, as a new-Swede or Sweden visitor, ever consider celebrating your birthday, in the presence of other Swedes, there is something I need to warn you about… Not … Read more
