Tag Archives: Holiday Traditions

Whippings, weather and witches – and other superstitions relating to Swedish Easter traditions.

Posted on April 20, 2014 by annamadeit

Well friends – it is Spring again and with it, time for another ancient and mysterious holiday. To me, in some sense, the word “Spring” is an onomatopoeia of tremendous potency. Here in our northern hemisphere, it is the time … Continue reading →

Posted in Culture, Just for fun, Scandinavia | Tagged Easter, fertility, Holiday Traditions, Lent, magic, Påskris, Shrovetide, superstition, Swedish, witches | 5 Comments

Nothing says “Christmas” like a pink flamingo…

Posted on November 28, 2013 by annamadeit

In many ways, I enjoy living in the US. But there are some instances where this gal from the old world feels like a real alien. One of those instances is the Holidays. What is up with the Christmas ornaments??? … Continue reading →

Posted in Culture, Just for fun | Tagged American, bumper sticker theory, Christmas, culture, decoration, Holiday Traditions, Holidays, individual expression, ornament, US | 19 Comments

Lucia, Yule Goats, and other interesting occurrences

Posted on January 13, 2011 by annamadeit

December 12, 2010 Okay – so the Holiday Madness is upon us, yet again! Since I’m a transplant away from my own country, I always think it’s fun to compare traditions – especially since the US represents such a wide … Continue reading →