Traditions
Discover why crayfish is eaten in August and gingersnaps around Christmas, or why Sweden’s national day has only been a public holiday since 2005.
by Po Tidholm
The nice thing about customs and traditions is that they are constantly changing. When no longer of use, they are either forgotten or re-cast in a different mould. They often have ancient roots, and some date as far back as pagan Sweden. Many traditions have been introduced from other countries, for example by German traders or by the Protestant church.