Chapter 13

Traditions and holidays

New Year, Easter, Valborg, May Day, Midsummer, Lucia and Christmas.

Many holidays have Christian or older roots, but tod…New Year's Eve on 31 December is celebrated with fir…Walpurgis Night on 30 April and May Day are spring h…

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Traditions in Sweden

Many Swedish traditions have roots in Christianity or even older customs. Others come from historical events. Traditions bring people together and mark special times of the year, but they change as society changes. Today many Christians holidays are celebrated in new ways without a religious meaning.

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What date is New Year's Eve celebrated in Sweden?

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