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Winter swimming culture
3 July 2024The tradition of swimming in cold water has a long history in Sweden and the Nordic countries. Winter swimming culture is practiced all over the coun...
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Weaving or knotting rya
3 July 2024Rya is a weaving or knotting technique that is used to produce rugs, wall hangings, or pillows, often made out of wool.
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Traditional stencil technique of Hälsingland
3 July 2024The traditional stencil technique of Hälsingland is used to decorate walls, wall hangings, and objects. It is recognized through its particular patte...
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Polska – music and dance
3 July 2024Polska is a type of music and a dance form. As a dance, Polska is usually performed in pairs. The music can be played with various kinds of instrumen...
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Lacemaking
3 July 2024Lacemaking involves braiding threads with the aid of lace bobbins and several flax threads. Lacemaking in Sweden has many regional variations and loc...
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Horsehair spinning
3 July 2024Spinning horse- and cattle hair is a tradition that has been practiced in Sweden, the Nordic countries, and other places in the world where horses an...
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Flemish weaving
3 July 2024Flemish weaving is a tapestry technique found in the region of Scania in southern Sweden. The weaving technique produces bright-colored tapestries wi...
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Delsbo stitch
3 July 2024Delsbo stitch is an embroidery technique featuring floral patterns. The technique has its origin in, and is strongly connected to the community of De...
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Crafting wood chip birds
3 July 2024When crafting wood chip birds, the bird's body is carved out of a piece of wood, while the wings and tail are made from wood chips or shavings.
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Crafting baskets
3 July 2024Baskets are a type of container that is traditionally hand-woven from various plant materials. Baskets are made all over Sweden, although the materia...
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Cooking gum cheese
3 July 2024Gum or grain cheese is made from cow’s milk and is traditionally associated with the Swedish fäbod (summer farm) culture.
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Boxing day bandy
3 July 2024Boxing Day Bandy is a sporting event held on Boxing Day, where two rival teams meet and play. The event is held in several cities where bandy is part...
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Äggost
3 March 2023Äggost is a type of cheese based on milk and eggs that is eaten on festive occasions. It has an acidic component such as sour cream or vinegar. Äggos...
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Glahålskaffe
3 March 2023”Glahålskaffe” (Glahål coffee) is an expression that describes the coffee break which takes place when almost having finished a weave. Usually, those...
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Twined knitting
9 February 2023Twined knitting (tvåändsstickning) is a technique dating back to the 16th century. Two strands of yarn are used, alternating the strands for each loo...
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Pea soup and pancakes on Thursdays
9 February 2023The tradition of serving pea soup on Thursdays has a long history in Sweden. Common accompaniments include roast pork and pancakes, with punsch as a ...
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Surströmming
9 February 2023Surströmming is a fermented herring that used to be part of everyday Swedish cuisine. Today, it is considered a delicacy with a strong connection to ...
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The tradition of Stállu
9 February 2023Stállu is one of the main characters in Sami storytelling. In traditional stories, Stállu is described as an evil but easily deceived giant who hunts...
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Spettkaka
9 February 2023Spettkaka is a cone-shaped cake mostly associated with the southernmost region of Sweden, Scania. The cake is made from a batter consisting of eggs, ...
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Snapsvisor (drinking songs)
9 February 2023A snapsvisa is a traditional Swedish drinking song. Drinking songs are among the oldest song genres, and are still an active tradition in Sweden.
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Pölsa
9 February 2023Pölsa is a traditional dish made from finely ground meat. Historically, it was important to use the entire animal, and dishes such as sausages or pöl...
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Psalmodicon
9 February 2023The psalmodicon is a string instrument that was common in much of Sweden during the 19th century. Interest in the psalmodicon has seen a revival in r...
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Pitepalt
9 February 2023A pitepalt or palt is a meat-filled dumpling made from raw grated potatoes, barley flour, and/or wheat flour. It is boiled in salted water and served...
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Ostkaka (Swedish cheesecake)
9 February 2023Ostkaka is a traditional Swedish oven-baked dessert based on milk, flour, and rennet. It was traditionally served during festivities and on special o...
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Nävgröt with pork and lingonberries
9 February 2023Nävgröt is a type of porridge made from skrädmjöl, a flour made from toasted oats. The porridge is normally served with roast pork and lingonberries....