Happy Waffle Day

Happy Waffle Day!

Yes, there is a day devoted to Waffle’s in Sweden. March 25th, which is today! So from me to you… I had a head start and made some Swedish waffles yesterday. Feel free to try our recipe out for yourself! Our great friend and awesome contributor Thomas has also buffed up the Waffle Day page, … Read more

happyfettisdag

Happy Fettisdag

Fettisdag is today. The day of semlor. Try baking your own semlor so you have plenty to eat and read more about Fat Tuesday in Sweden! Check out the blog post when I first discovered this awesome holiday.  

SantaLuciaSiracusa

The Italian Legacy of Sweden: Santa Lucia

  When Hilary (aka Missfoster) asked us writers in Sweden who would like to write an article on Santa Lucia’s Day I thought that it wasn’t something for me. “This is my first Santa Lucia in Sweden in my whole lifetime and I dunno much about it, maybe somebody else like a Swede should write … Read more

Nationaldagsfirande

The Awesomeness of Sweden

Wow. I was so lucky to get the chance to go back to Sweden in September for a Swedish wedding. I got to see my friends, the town I lived in, and experience even more Swedish culture (including hockey!). And it was heart-breaking, realizing I had to leave. Realizing the awesomeness of Sweden and what … Read more

loppis

Yard Sales come from Sweden

Most Americans know what a yard sale, or garage sale is. Usually they run on Saturday or Sunday, and it is when people sell their crap, er, valuable items they no longer want, to strangers for a bargain price. The name comes from the sale being done in the garage or yard of a home. … Read more