Sweden is a country with great contrast between the north and the south. In the north, the forest gradually disappears into frozen land, where tradition and people have a deep influence; In the south where the climate is milder and the soil is more fertile, the customs and habits of continental Europe are basically popular.

There are many traditional festivals in Sweden. Among its major festivals, the first is the carnival held between April 3th and May 2nd. People call the night of April 3th Walpaji Night, and it is said that on this night, the power of life and spring will overcome death and winter. When celebrating festivals, people light bonfires every night. These bonfires signal the start of the festival celebration and will burn until dawn. In southern Sweden, people also hold poetry and singing competitions by bonfires. The winners not only get prizes, but also get kisses from the most beautiful girls in the area.

There are other festivals besides Walpagis Night. For example, the Sun Festival is a grand summer festival in June. Lobster Festival is a festival in August. On that day, people can enjoy lobster to their heart's content. On the other hand, the Goose Festival is in the cold November. On that day, the traditional custom is to drink goose blood soup. Even there is no Santa Claus in the Christmas in Ruidian, but there is a Christmas patron saint. In order to welcome him, the children put out a large Christmas cake and invited him to eat. In the countryside, people will throw gifts from the open windows of their homes, as well as scarecrows and straw-woven animals to pray for good luck.

Independence Day: June 6th (since 1983, it was originally National Flag Day)

Mayday

The night of Mayday, the night before May 1st, is a festival for Swedes to celebrate the coming of winter. People gathered in the wild, lit tall bonfires and sang with music.

midsummer festival

The night of midsummer festival celebrated at the end of June every year is the best time in Sweden. At this time, the sun does not set day and night in northern Sweden, and there are only a few hours of gray in the south. It is an ancient tradition to celebrate the midsummer festival, and its origin can be traced back to the prehistoric summer solstice celebrations.

Christmas

Christmas in Sweden is also characterized by warm candlelight flashing everywhere, which brings light to the long and dark winter in northern Europe. Traditional Christmas food, candles and Christmas gifts are the core of Christmas. Most of our folk festivals hold various forms of dinners, and Christmas dinners are the most representative of traditional dinners.