Life in the Land of the Ice and Snow
Infiltrating Sweden one cinnamon bun at a time
It’s that time of year again. The “days” are dark and shorter, the coat is thicker, and we’ve already had our first snowfall. Living here for over 24 years, I’ve learned a lot about how to make it through the long, dark winters. So, if you’re new to Sweden or just need some survival tips, … Read more
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.
Take a peek into a Swedish workplace on Fat Tuesday and discover that the only acceptable topic for discussion is SEMLOR!
There was once a Swedish king who died from eating 16 semlor. If you don’t control yourself, it might happen to you too.
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.
Today I learned that a Tempur mattress can freeze. Perhaps it’s time we turn up the heat in the house?
Why are goats a thing in Swedish Christmas? Let’s look at the historical lore on the origins of the Christmas goat.
