Why do we celebrate Easter in Sweden? While many of us know that Easter is a Christian holiday, it's not entirely clear how the hares and the Easter rice come into play. We try to figure out why we celebrate Easter, why we eat eggs and why kids dress up as Easter bunnies.
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How do you decorate your patio to make it cosy? Our patio is located in the bow of our houseboat, where you can be lulled to sleep by the soft rocking and hear the charming sounds of boating around you. Yet we've never quite got the cosiness factor right ...
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Today we're sharing our pool dreams. Who hasn't dreamed of having a pool at home? A pool isn't a necessity, which makes it all the more luxurious. We've never had our own pool, but wouldn't it be great to have a pool on the deck of the houseboat?
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What to do in the summer heat? When temperatures approach 30 degrees centigrade (or rise above it), at least we are affected. We can't even do half as much as usual. But what can can you even do in the heat? Here are our top tips for things to do when it's (extremely) hot ...
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We celebrated Midsummer Eve on Ringsö in Lake Mälaren, with our friends Lennart and Beata who have a summer house there. It was a quiet, comfortable and very nice day. Here is a small picture bomb!
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Semlor are tasty pastries to be eaten on and around Fat Tuesday. But what do you really know about them? We offer 15 interesting facts about semlor as well as semlor trends and semlor tests. Because yes, we have tested some of Stockholm's hottest buns!
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Valentine's Day is the day of love, celebrated on 14 February. But why do we really celebrate? And who was that Valentine? We also offer some insight into other countries' celebrations - and some loving tips. Wishing everyone a happy Valentine's Day!
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We wish you a Merry Christmas! We know that this year has been tough for many, and we hope that you have the opportunity to relax during the Christmas holidays and have some nice days! We do our best to contribute to the Christmas spirit by offering Christmas readings and rhymes.
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Today we think back to childhood Christmases. We have a "food and health" theme on Wednesdays, and on this day before Christmas Eve, we're taking the opportunity to reminisce about the food memories of Christmases past. Great food memories are also health!
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Christmas 2020 will not be like other Christmases. In some ways, this Christmas feels like a strange end to a strange year. At the same time, many people have taken to sweeping and decorating more than ever. We are curious about your thoughts on Christmas 2020!
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