Sweden's National Day
Swedes have celebrated their National Day on June 6 since 1983, but its first year as a public holiday was 2005. Swedes are still working out how best to celebrate it.
Thousands of yellow and blue balloons 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.
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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.
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