Life in the Land of the Ice and Snow
Infiltrating Sweden one cinnamon bun at a time
December 13 marks the celebration of St. Lucia day in Sweden. It’s a day where children light up—sometimes literally – and sing beautiful songs of the season. Traditionally, the celebration involves children wearing white robes and singing while one chosen “Lucia” balances a crown of candles on their head. Of course, for the younger children, … Read more
Ever have one of those days where you think, “My hand’s been hurting for 15 minutes” then you look down and your thumb is covered in blood?
It’s that time of year again. The “days” are dark, the coat is thicker. So here are my top 5 tips for surviving the Swedish winter.
And so it begins again. The annual confusion over the correct day for Swedes to celebrate Halloween. This is just a sample from our neighborhood online group. Allow me to translate: -Can kids go on Halloween and ring on private people’s doors October 31st? -Yes, anyone that has a lit pumpkin in front of their … Read more
Once again, I’m reminded of how I will always be different than the majority of Scandinavians by simply trying to look at my own face in the bathroom mirror at a Swedish hotel. I also can’t look out of the peephole in the door without standing in my toes.
I’ve noticed the new campaigns lately by the Swedish Defense to get people to join.
“I fly to Toronto next week. It is maybe not best for the climate but I won’t drive while I’m there so maybe that evens out?”
#swedishproblems
I found this lovely display of s’mores in the image search, but was very confused when I noticed the link was associated with a blog dedicated to funerals.
Gone are the days of peeking through curtains and whispering over fences. Now, the modern busybody takes to their keyboard.
Take a peek into a Swedish workplace on Fat Tuesday and discover that the only acceptable topic for discussion is SEMLOR!
No phones are the norm for comedy performances these days. But in Sweden everyone is such a rule follower that it’s enough to simply ask us not to use our phones.
I went to France last week expecting to bring back wine and cheese. Instead I came back with a chest cold and fever.
All journal prompts are one of three things: List the ways you suck, Name your favourite things so people can guess your password, and Zombies.
