Archive for 'Culture'
Why I Study Sweden Posted by Marcus Cederström on Sep 24, 2010
My mother is American, my father Swedish. For as long as I can remember, mamma speaks English with me, pappa speaks Swedish with me. It’s just the way of the world. That world was turned upside down one day when I was about four. Being the oldest child, I also doubled as a guinea pig…
Milkymee Posted by Tibor on Sep 23, 2010
In early 2008, I was sitting with one of my dear friends Emilie aka. Milkymee at work. She was telling me that she would record her second album in France and she was looking for new inspirations. I did not know back then that she had already released her first album in France. She asked…
Eating without making noises Posted by Katja on Sep 22, 2010
In Sweden when we eat we try to be as silent as possible. Being quite and not making slurping sounds is a sign of politness so it is seen as slightly if not very disgusting if you slurp or burp. The food is also slightly adapted to this custom since there are no distaster messes…
The question you don’t ask a Swede part II Posted by jennie on Sep 17, 2010
First of all, well done you sweet people who actually took time and made the effort with the celebrity puzzle! I admire your creative solutions with the answers as well and if my hidden stash of Swedes sweets (Tibor’s post yesterday was pure torture, thank you!!) were bigger, I would send something to all of…
Swedish Candy and Sweets Posted by Tibor on Sep 16, 2010
Sweden tops the list of sweets and candy consuming countries with a yearly 18 kgs per person/year. In this post I will try to give you a short overlook about Swedish sweets (svenskt godis). Swedish sweets and candy is a part of the Swedish holidays, Fridays (just think about fredagsmys) and also the coffee breaks (fikapauser) on Fridays at the most work…
Swedes need to be active Posted by Katja on Sep 14, 2010
When I was little I hated being bored. I still do, but the difference is that now I can think up my own ways to use my time. As a little kid I needed everything planned for me, as small children we learn this cultural behavior at daycare or even earlier than that. When children…
Rune Stones in Sweden Posted by Marcus Cederström on Sep 13, 2010
The Swede as a Viking is a stereotype that is alive and well. It’s a stereotype that even the Swedes themselves play up. Just watch the stands next time Sweden is playing in any international sporting event. You’ll see Swedes wearing the ubiquitous blue and yellow horned Viking helmet. Of course, we all know that…