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Swedish festivities are an integral part of Swedish culture, reflecting the country's history, traditions, and seasonal changes. These celebrations can range from religious observances to secular holidays, and often incorporate unique customs and foods.
Multi-sport events in Sweden (2 C, 8 P) Music festivals in Sweden (14 C, 27 P) P. Parades in Sweden (2 P) R. Religious festivals in Sweden (1 C) S.
Classical music festivals in Sweden (2 P) E. Electronic music festivals in Sweden (6 P) Eurovision Song Contest 1975 (3 C, 1 P) Eurovision Song Contest 1985 (3 C, 1 P)
When the standard working week in Sweden was reduced to 40 hours by the Riksdag, all Saturdays became de facto public holidays. Holy Saturday, Midsummer's Eve, Christmas Eve, and New Year's Eve are also de facto holidays. Part of the Swedish tradition is the celebration of Lucia (Saint Lucia Day).
The festival was started in honor of the ancient can-do spirit of the people of Jämtland and to show the rest of Sweden that although this region is sparsely populated, its people have the zest, courage and knowledge to create a festival of international size and standard. A goal which they have reached by gathering around 55,000 visitors ...
Svensk Hyllningsfest (Swedish: [ˈsvɛnːsk ˈhʏ̂lːnɪŋsˌfɛst], "Swedish Honoring Festival") is a biennial celebration held in Lindsborg, Kansas, in October of odd-numbered years, to celebrate the Swedish heritage of the community.
A crayfish party (Swedish: kräftskiva [ˈkrɛ̂ftˌɧiːva]) is a traditional summertime eating and drinking celebration in the Nordic countries. The tradition, originating in Sweden, has also spread to Finland via its Swedish-speaking population [1] and Norway. A similar tradition exists in the Baltic countries, in particular in Lithuania and ...
Christmas (Swedish: jul, IPA: ⓘ) is celebrated throughout December and traditionally until St. Knut's Day on January 13. The main celebration and the exchange of gifts in many families takes place on Christmas Eve, December 24. The Feast of St. Lucy, a high point in the Swedish Christmas season, is celebrated during Advent, on December 13.