How is Easter celebrated in Sweden?
In this week's Sweden in Focus Extra, Jonas Engman from the Nordic Museum gives us the lowdown on Swedish Easter traditions.
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Host Paul O’Mahony is joined by Jonas Engman from the Nordic Museum who tells us all about Easter in Sweden, from why children dress up as witches to why homes are decorated with twigs and feathers.
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Sweden in Focus Extra is a podcast for The Local's Membership+ subscribers.
Sign up now and get early, ad-free access to a full-length episode of the Sweden in Focus podcast every weekend, as well as Sweden in Focus Extra every Wednesday.
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Read more about Membership+ and how to listen to Sweden in Focus Extra episodes in our help centre.
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Host Paul O’Mahony is joined by Jonas Engman from the Nordic Museum who tells us all about Easter in Sweden, from why children dress up as witches to why homes are decorated with twigs and feathers.
READ ALSO:
Witches and herring: Seven traditions that reveal it's Easter in Sweden
QUIZ: How much do you know about Swedish Easter traditions?
Seven must-have dishes for a very Swedish Easter celebration
View this post on Instagram
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