Archive for 'Culture'
Swedishness Abroad Posted by Marcus Cederström on May 23, 2011
I was in Chicago yesterday. It was a lovely trip that included several old friends, some new ones, and even my mom. All in all, a lovely day. But no one really cares about a trip to a large mid-western city. Especially if it has nothing to do with Swedish. Luckily, this one does. In…
Are you becoming a Swede? Posted by jennie on May 20, 2011
Let’s finish off a week of homesickness, vowels, cultural exchange and Swedish personal numbers with some Swedish stereotypical behaviour – gathered from expats in Sweden. Have a great weekend everyone! You know you have turned into a Swede when… …you know how to fix herring in 105 different ways. …your front step is beginning to…
Den blomstertid nu kommer… Posted by jennie on May 19, 2011
As Swede living away from Sweden, I’m doing quite alright most part of the year. Whatever I crave for food-wise I can get at IKEA or various Swedish online shops, I go back home regularly to see my friends and family and since I work as a freelance journalist for Swedish magazines, most of my…
Swedish Cultural Exchange Posted by Marcus Cederström on May 18, 2011
I’ve been back in the US now for almost a year. It’s strange that the time has gone so quickly but here I am. Here I am still realizing how much Swedish culture I have soaked up and taken back with me. Like immediately taking my shoes off when I enter someone’s home. It has…
Just a number? Posted by Katja on May 16, 2011
Every country that wants to keep track of its citizens has to have some sort of a system. In Sweden it is your birthdate plus an additional four numbers that are made unique for just you. Well the combination of the twelve digits are supposed to be unique to you anyway. For example: your number…
Win a trip to Sweden! Posted by jennie on May 10, 2011
Unfortunately it’s not me having a very generous moment. It’s Visit Sweden, have you seen their ongoing competition? If not, make sure to click your ways there a s a p and enter! You can actually win a trip to Sweden – accommodation included – and meet some fellow Sweden-lovers while you are waiting to cash…
Society slows down Posted by Katja on May 5, 2011
Everybody is entitled to 5 weeks of paid holiday, and almost everybody wants their holiday during the hot weeks of the summer. During that period of time a lot of shops close, leaving only the big chains open. Healthcare centers are only open during a certain few hours, making people have to go the the…