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Why do we celebrate Lucia? The Lucia celebration in Sweden is a very special and beautiful tradition. But why is it that every year, in a Protestant and secularised Sweden, we choose to solemnly celebrate a Catholic saint?
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Christmas presents and gift ideas! We've delved into the history of Christmas presents and found out a lot of other exciting facts about Christmas gifts. Plus, we have some great offers and discounts on selected products in our online shop!
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Christmas in Germany offers everything from tasty pastries and delicious Christmas food to atmospheric Advent music. This year we have to be careful about travelling due to the pandemic, and it's hard to know what the situation will be like as Christmas approaches. But you can always be inspired! If we can't travel this winter, we can always dream and make travel plans for next year.
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Father's Day 2021 falls on 14 November. As you may know, we like to delve into different traditions, and today it's all about Father's Day. We offer facts about the day and give you some gift ideas. For example, did you know that the initiator of Father's Day grew up with a single father and that the day is celebrated on a variety of dates around the world?
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We celebrated Midsummer Eve on Väddö in Roslagen, in Norrtälje municipality. We drove here with the motorhome after a very stressful day at home, with the aim of a few days of peace and quiet.
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Which countries actually celebrate Midsummer? And how is Midsummer celebrated in different countries? We have read about the celebrations around Europe, in connection with the summer solstice and St John the Baptist's Day. Perhaps you can add to this and tell us more?
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Why do we celebrate Midsummer? With the Midsummer holiday fast approaching, we take the opportunity to explore the traditions and rituals associated with Midsummer.
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There are many different Easter traditions in the world, some more odd than others. This year, some traditions may have to be cancelled due to a curfew in the name of Corona, while other "home" traditions can continue as usual. Here are some Easter traditions that might (in our eyes) be considered a bit different...
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This year is Easter in Sweden for many, so we thought we'd talk about Swedish Easter traditions. We list 12 Easter traditions that are, or have been, common in Sweden. Which of these traditions are important to you? Do you have a completely different, slightly odd tradition?
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The Passion Play in Oberammergau, Germany, is a five-hour long and powerful dramatisation of the suffering, death and resurrection of Jesus. The games are organised every 10 years and have been done regularly since 1633. The more we read about it, the more fascinated we become.
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