Kristi Himmelsfärdsdag in Sweden: A Red Day, a Long Weekend and a Useful Swedish Word to Know
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Kristi Himmelsfärdsdag in Sweden: A Red Day, a Long Weekend and a Useful Swedish Word to Know
Every year on 6 February, the Sámi people — the Indigenous people of northern Scandinavia and parts of Russia — celebrate Sámi National Day, commemorating the first international Sámi congress held in Trondheim, Norway, in 1917. This historic gathering brought Sámi representatives together across national borders to discuss common challenges and aspirations, marking the start …
One of Sweden’s most cherished culinary traditions is the semla—a classic pastry that appears each year in late winter and signals the arrival of Fettisdagen, also known as Shrove Tuesday.