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Sweden according to mig. Posted by jennie on Jan 27, 2010
Today, it happens to be all about me me me and my favourites from up north. And since I’m a sucker for list, here’s my list of things I love about, from and in Sverige. Click away! Favourite Famous Swede: The remarkable children’s authur Astrid Lindgren. If you still haven’t read the amazing stories about…
The Swedish Blog’s Ultimate Slang Lexicon part I Posted by jennie on Jan 25, 2010
Gathered among family and friends especially for you, I hereby present the first part of the The Swedish Blog’s Ultimate Slang Lexicon: Brillor/Solbrillor = Glasses/Sunglasses. Proper Swedish: Glasögon/Solglasögon Bärs/Bira = Beer. Proper Swedish: Öl Det är givet! = Of course! A phrase to use when something is certain. Proper Swedish: Det är självklart! Example: A: Kommer…
Sweden: Deux points Posted by jennie on Jan 22, 2010
It’s quiet up there in the north at the moment. It’s still freezing cold, the days are still black and the snow is still covering most parts. But guys, this is about to change in approximately 15 days, 8 hours and 24 minutes and… So what happens then? The arrival of spring (våren)? Another weird pagan festival?…
More than Swedish meatballs Posted by Gabriel on Jan 22, 2010
Lussekatter and Semlas and Waffles! Oh, My! Posted by Marcus Cederström on Jan 21, 2010
The winter season in Sweden is marked by baked goods. From December to the end of March, your local konditori will be filled with some very specific treats. Of course, delicious baked goods can always be found in Sweden, but certain times of the year bring with them certain bakery items. In December, Lucia brings…
Fjortisar and Emos in school Posted by Katja on Jan 19, 2010
During the last couple of years a term has entered the Swedish school, actually two. The first is “Fjortis” and the second “Emo”. Apart from starting endless fights, these terms have given many youths, who are searching for friends or themselves, a place to belong. “Fjortis” originally comes from the Swedish word “fjortonåring” which means…
There is no such thing as bad weather only bad clothes Posted by Tibor on Jan 13, 2010
How do you manage to dress well in minus 30 degrees (grader)? Well, you have to be creative, innovative and smart about it. That is for sure. The Swedish fashion (mode) scene has been very different, edgy for over two decades and it is basically about construction and clever details in every season. It is about exploring new…