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Family Weekend: “Helg med Familjen”
Time flies! Hubby and I went to visit his family for the first time since Christmas to celebrate his nephews 12th birthday and to have some family time. It was nice to be with family since I am so far...
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Swedish Easter
A light dusting of Easter snow. Daffodils are a very festive part of Easter- here they are named Easter lillies. Tulips also make an appearance. Paper Easter eggs are everywhere, they are used as...
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New York City
Being back in Sweden reflecting over our vacation to New York City, I realize how odd it feels to call two places “home.” To call your parents house “home” because you grew up there is hard to compare...
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Swedish Wedding: “Svenskt Bröllop”
Last week I went to my first Swedish wedding! Attending weddings from different places is a huge insight into the cultures, traditions, and beliefs of the country and people. Having already researched...
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Crayfish Party!: “Kräftskiva”
I celebrated my first Kräftskiva this weekend! With special decorations, special food, dedicated drinking songs, and plenty of snaps - to call it a crayfish “party” isn’t enough. All throughout the...
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My First Birthday in Sweden – Hurrah Hurrah Hurrah Hurrah
Celebrating my first birthday in Sweden couldn’t have been better. I got birthday wishes, presents, hugs, and cake from new family and friends. Phone calls, Skype calls, messages, and photos from...
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A Swedish Thanksgiving
Figures that the first time I host my own Thanksgiving dinner, I’m in a country that doesn’t celebrate it! My first year away from my family traditions and celebrations, I wanted to start my own – so I...
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Julbord: Christmas Table
I’ve eaten Christmas dinner in Sweden four times now, but it wasn’t until this year that I realized how traditional it really is. A week before Christmas we had lunch at a restaurant, which happened to...
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Something Swedish in New York City: Visiting The Highline
It’s that time of the year! Visiting family, friends, and good ol’ NYC. Last year was my first “visit” back home, but not my first time being a tourist (I’ve done that every time my husband came to...
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Feeling Helpless Abroad: Losing a Loved One
I know she hasn’t been healthy enough to read my last few posts, but it hurts to write my first post KNOWING she CAN’T read it and comment. My most loyal follower, my most active commenter, my biggest...
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The Magic of Midsummer
The summer solstice is a pagan holiday when the sun rises the earliest and sets the latest which was said to be the most powerful day of the year, when magical elements are strongest. In Sweden the...
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