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Sweden's National Day

Sweden has celebrated its National Day on June 6 since 1983, but it only became a public holiday four years ago. Swedes are still working out how best to celebrate it.

Last year, thousands of yellow and blue balloons were released from Skeppsholmen, Stockholm, on National Day.
Last year, thousands of yellow and blue balloons were released from Skeppsbron, Stockholm, on National Day. Photo: Lars Epstein/DN/Scanpix

 

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National Day in Sweden

Sweden has not taken part in any of the wars of the modern era, which may explain the Swedes’ somewhat guarded attitude towards celebrating a national day. They are proud of their country but don’t seem to feel any great need to show it.

Read more about the Swedish National day

Swedish National Day takes shape

On June 6, Swedes will celebrate their national day for the fifth time since it became a public holiday. Demonstrations of national pride don’t come naturally to Swedes, who are still deciding what to do with the holiday.

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National emblems of Sweden

Sweden has four national emblems, the blue and yellow flag, two coats of arms and the national anthem. These symbols draw on centuries of history between Sweden and its Scandinavian neighbours.

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What to eat on National Day


Create your own National Day feast by making a traditional Swedish dinner.

See recipes

Swedish dinner

 

 

What do you think about Sweden's National Day?

There are 7 comments on this article:
Abdul Manan
Country:  Pakistan, Mar 8, 2010
i like work in sweden country.
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Country:  Canada, Mar 6, 2010
I love Sweden and can't wait to move there.
KSL
Country:  Feb 2, 2010
WOW!!!!WHAT A BEAUTIFUL PICTURE I WOULD LOVE TO BE THERE RIGHT THEN!WELL I WOULD LOVE TO BE THERE ANY TIME!!IT IS JUST SUCH A BEAUTIFUL LOOKING PLACE!I CANT THINK OF ANYONE WHO WOULD NOT WANT TO GO TO SWEDEN.JUST PICTURE IT, (IF YOU DONT ALREADY LIVE THERE!!!) YOU IN THAT PICTURE!!!AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!! I CAN ALREADY SEE IT!!!!!!!
shakira ridgeway
Country:  meridian, Oct 23, 2009
sweden looks like a good country to visit
kkeaster
Country:  america, Sep 6, 2009
AWESOME!!!!
Ingrid
Country:  USA, Jun 8, 2009
It was about time that Sweden recognizes a National Day. Swedes should be very proud of their country.

In San Diego, June 6 is celebrated at the House of Sweden in Balboa Park. A proud event, indeed. In Florida, I have not heard of any celebration as yet, so I will have to start something.
Constantine
Country:  Latvia, Jun 7, 2009
It is very good day because I have birthday on 6 June.

 
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