Since it is Easter right now we better just talk about all the Easter traditions all at once. The Påskägg (Easter egg) is very central in Swedes celebrating Easter. Almost everybody gets one, though the way in which the receive it is quite different.

Some find their eggs filled with candy on the kitchen table or in the living room. Though I have heard stories about some having to look for their egg all around the house or even outside. Others get their Easter egg stuffed under their pillow.

In recent years the Easter egg doesn’t only contain candy, children get toys or other small nicknacks as well.

As well as the Easter egg there is one other food related event, almost identical to the Julbord (christmas feast). If you ask almost anybody they will tell you that the Julbord and the Påskbord are pretty much the same except for the fact that the Påskbord has eggs on it and might be slightly less heavy. The Julmust is substituted with a yellow label and called Påskmust. It is a great time to be social and people enjoy the company of family or friends over lovely buffets.