#swedish-culture

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fromwww.thelocal.se
4 years ago

Why do Swedes care so much about butter knives?

The wooden butter knife is a symbol of Swedish culture, highlighting simplicity and communal dining practices.
fromBuzzFeed
2 months ago

This "Gross" Liqueur Is Trending Because Of The New Pope (And It's Not For The Reason You'd Expect)

The internet experienced a bizarre synchronicity highlighted by the election of a new pope and the sudden virality of malört, a gross liqueur.
Beer
fromApartment Therapy
3 months ago

I Tried the Swedish "Staddag" Cleaning Concept, and It Worked Wonders on My Home and Mind

Oftentimes when cleaning your home, the focus may be on getting the task done and out of the way. In Sweden, a staddag will accomplish this, but in a way that focuses more on the "why" behind your cleaning; it serves as a form of positive motivation and gratitude.
Mental health
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

In Sweden, parents get time off work to introduce their kids to school. Americans need this too

Inskolning is a cultural practice in Sweden where parents accompany their children in a transitional period, easing them into a new daycare or preschool.
NYC parents
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