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Something Swedish

 Megalagom ― http://somethingswedish.wordpress.com

A Journey for Love, Life, and Lagom.
An Expat Blog about the Ramblings and Findings of a New Yorker Learning to be a Swedish Wife!

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Listed: Mar 27, 2012

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Eurovision 2013 – in SWEDEN (Featuring a song ABOUT Sweden)

Eurovision 2013 – in SWEDEN (Featuring a song ABOUT Sweden)

Something Swedish ― Last night Europe was huddled around their television sets watching the finally of The Eurovision Song Contest, crossing their fingers for their own country to win, or at least a neighboring country. It’s usually a love hate relationship; ...

Tags: Entertainment, Sweden, Denmark, Eurovision, Eurovision Song Contest, Petra Mede

Megalagom ― 5 days ago

First time Shooting

First time Shooting

Something Swedish ― Growing up in NYC, I never thought of going out to a shooting range for fun. The only ranges I ever knew about are the ones on TV that are in some building that the cops go to when they need to blow off some steam, shooting at a paper cut out of a...

Tags: Entertainment, Halmstad, The Swedish Language, Bullets, Bulls-eye, Fun

Megalagom ― 6 days ago

My first 5k race and winning a trip to PORTUGAL!!!

My first 5k race and winning a trip to PORTUGAL!!!

Something Swedish ― It feels like just yesterday I learned about Vår Ruset (Spring Rush) and decided to make it a goal – my first 5k (3.1 miles). Vår Ruset has been running for 25 years and is one of the biggest races in Sweden with thousands of...

Tags: Halmstad, Inspiration, Sweden, Travel, First Prize, Jogging

Megalagom ― 2 weeks 2 days ago

The First of May

The First of May

Something Swedish ― In 1938 May 1st was recognized as the first non religious “red day” holiday in Sweden, meaning that it’s a day off of work for most. On this particular red day though, you will find even more stores and restaurants closed because ...

Tags: Cultures &amp, Traditions, Halmstad, Holiday, Sweden, Video

Megalagom ― 3 weeks 1 day ago

First SomethingSwedish VIDEO: Valborg in Halmstad, celebrating Spring in Sweden

Something Swedish ― Last year was my first time experiencing the celebration of Valborg in Sweden. Here, let this link to last years post refresh your memory: **Links are currently broken – search for “Valborg- How We Welcome Spring in Sweden” to ...

Tags: Cultures &amp, Traditions, Entertainment, Halmstad, Holiday, Sweden

Megalagom ― 3 weeks 2 days ago

Teaching English in Sweden

Teaching English in Sweden

Something Swedish ― This month I was hired by Folkuniversitetet to teach an English class. Folkuniveritetet (The Peoples University) is an adult education foundation with over 100 locations all throughout Sweden. They offer tons of classes ranging from psychology to...

Tags: Halmstad, Inspiration, Language, Sweden, Teaching, The Swedish Language

Megalagom ― 3 weeks 6 days ago

Glad Påsk! Happy Easter!

Glad Påsk! Happy Easter!

Something Swedish ― Sitting on the train heading up to Värnamo to spend the holiday with my in-laws we were approached by a little girl. Being accustomed to panhandling on the subway in NYC, I averted my eyes, hoping my husband would deal with it and send her ...

Tags: Cultures &amp, Traditions, Holiday, Sweden, Swedish Food &amp, Drinks

Megalagom ― 7 weeks ago

Waffle Day – Våffeldagen

Something Swedish ― In Sweden, today – and every 25th of March – is WAFFLE DAY! If you ever needed an excuse to eat waffles, here it is. Waffles in the U.S. are a breakfast food, covered in syrup and butter. In Sweden, however, waffles are strictly ...

Tags: Swedish Food &amp, Drinks, Swedish Holidays, Food, Waffle Day

Megalagom ― 8 weeks 4 days ago

Lately & Two Swedish Words That Explain Why I’ve Been Missing

Lately & Two Swedish Words That Explain Why I’ve Been Missing

Something Swedish ― Remember when Something Swedish was updated all the time? Those were the days. I’m not complaining though – I’m finally more settled into my Swedish life with things to do, places to go and people to see. I always have things to...

Tags: America, Blogging, Holiday, Language, Learning To Be A Wife, Sweden

Megalagom ― 8 weeks 5 days ago

Melodifestivalen 2013

Something Swedish ― It’s that time of year again! Melodifestivalen! Last year I wrote a few posts about this popular Swedish song competition: read it here and here. This year I skipped the long in depth play by play and am just curious about your votes! The ...

Tags: Sweden, 2013, Competetion, Eurovision, Melodivestivalen, Music

Megalagom ― 11 weeks ago

All About Working in Sweden

All About Working in Sweden

Something Swedish ― A few weeks ago I managed to find two part time jobs (Actually, one found me)! Not only are they in a new country with me speaking a new language, but also in fields where I have little to no experience – a restaurant and a preschool....

Tags: Adjusting &amp, Differences, Halmstad, Money, Sweden, Teaching

Megalagom ― 12 weeks ago

Cooking Swedish: Semlor

Cooking Swedish: Semlor

Something Swedish ― Semlor day is here again! Read all about the history, meaning, and traditions of Fettisdag and semlor (And a review of the best semlor in Halmstad) in last years posts: HERE and HERE. This year, learn how to make your own beloved Swedish classic!...

Tags: Cooking, Cultures &amp, Traditions, Entertainment, Halmstad, Holiday

Megalagom ― 14 weeks ago

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