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Brännboll Posted by Katja on Jun 2, 2010
Just this past weekend a very big event took place. In Swedish it is called “Brännbollsyran” Literally translated it means “burn ball”. This past weekend teams gathered and played each other, followed by a lot of drinking. University students especially, have a great time, just before graduating or going home for the summer holidays they…
Last of the Swedish office facts Posted by Katja on May 21, 2010
To finish off the blog posts that have kind of turned into office facts I am going to write about the different events during the time you work. I feel that starting with what is expected of a newcomer at his or her workplace would give us a chronological order, ending with retirement (pension). #1…
Quirky Swedish office facts Posted by Katja on May 3, 2010
Alright, as most of you already know I have written a few posts about various “quirky facts”. This time we’ll be focusing on the office. What you must understand is that there will of course be exceptions to the things I have written in this post. I am telling you about the rule not all…
Quirky Swedish lifestyle facts part II Posted by Katja on Apr 22, 2010
Ok guys, for all of you who read part 1 you now know that Swedes do not wear shoes inside. Well then what do they do if they don’t want to lose “a part of their outfit”? #1 Most Swedes have shoes for all occasions. Shoes you wear outside, then when inside you usually walk…
Quirky Swedish lifestyle facts Posted by Katja on Apr 14, 2010
When I travel I think it is really interesting noticing the small and big differences in the way people live. Some of the odd or quirky things you might already have noticed or will probably notice one day are: 1. Swedish houses and apartments have bare floors made out of wood, plastic linoleum or tiles…
Valborgsmässoafton Posted by Katja on Apr 8, 2010
Valborg, otherwise known as Walpurgis Night, is a pagan tradition celebrated in Scandinavia on the 30th of April (1st May in some countries). In Sweden bonfires are lit on in the evening of the 30th and coirs sing in light of the fire welcoming the spring. Traditionally people banged tins and made as much noise…
Spring in Sweden Posted by Katja on Apr 6, 2010
In some cities in Sweden winter is over and spring is on its way or has already come. One of many signs are dandelions (maskrosor) popping up everywhere. You will also see happy people smiling and walking slower just looking around in total happiness. Alright, everybody won’t be as happy as that but people in…