Bakery

Valborgsmassoafton

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May 1st 2009
One thing we Brits could learn from the Swedes is how to have a good bonfire. Then again they seem to have more occasions to practice. Last night was one of them - Valborgsmassoafton (or Walpurgis Night). Whilst the bonfires apparently once protected Swedes from witches, they now mark the beginning of spring. The weather was certainly playing along yesterday with beautiful blue skies and sunsh ... read more

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A military power during the 17th century, Sweden has not participated in any war in almost two centuries. An armed neutrality was preserved in both World Wars. Sweden's long-successful economic formula of a capitalist system interlarded with substant... ... read more