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Lagom (pronounced [ˈlɑ̂ːɡɔm], LAW-gom) is a Swedish word meaning ' just the right amount ' or ' not too much, not too little '. The word can be variously translated as ' in moderation ' , ' in balance ' , ' perfect-simple ' , ' just enough ' , ' ideal ' and ' suitable ' (in matter of amounts).
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Martin Fredrik Böök (May 12, 1883 in Kristianstad – December 2, 1961 in Copenhagen) was a Swedish professor of literary history at Lund University, literary critic and writer. He wrote biographies and books on Swedish literature.
Plaque commemorating Aksel Sandemose and citing his Law at his birthplace in Nykøbing Mors. The Law of Jante (Danish: janteloven [ˈjæntəˌlɔwˀən,-lɒwˀ-]) [note 1] is a code of conduct [1] originating in fiction and now used colloquially to denote a social attitude of disapproval towards expressions of individuality and personal success. [2]
In the early 19th century, Swedish conservatism developed alongside Swedish Romanticism.The historian Erik Gustaf Geijer, an exponent of Gothicism, glorified the Viking Age and the Swedish Empire, [1] and the idealist philosopher Christopher Jacob Boström became the chief ideologue of the official state doctrine, which dominated Swedish politics for almost a century. [2]
Ernst Trygger (27 October 1857 – 23 September 1943) was a Swedish jurist, professor and conservative politician. He served as Prime Minister of Sweden from 1923 to 1924. [ 1 ] He also served as Minister for Foreign Affairs from 1928 to 1930 in the government of Arvid Lindman .
A Knut's party or Knut's dance (Swedish: julgransplundring, literally: "Christmas tree plundering") is a tradition in Sweden on Saint Knut's Day (13 January), which marks the end of the Christmas and holiday season, which includes Advent Sunday, Saint Lucy's Day, Christmas, New Year and Epiphany.
Harald Gabriel Hjärne (2 May 1848, in Klastorp, Skövde – 6 January 1922, in Uppsala) was a Swedish historian.. Hjärne held one of the chairs of history at Uppsala University from 1889 until 1913, and was a member of the Swedish Academy 1903 - 1922.