It is time for an easter break right here in Sweden, and we’re spending a couple of days up on the cottage. Here is a bit sneak peek at what’s on our desk!
Many Swedes cling ornamental eggs from branches at easter time. It is also customary to connect feathers to twigs and branches exterior – including some a lot wanted color earlier than the leaves and blossom seem!
One of many highlights for me, is ‘Semlor’ – wheat buns crammed with marzipan and whipped cream! A complete calorie bomb, however value each morsel!
Different highlights embrace ‘påskkärring’ – kids dressed as Easter witches with a headband, freckles and rosy cheeks, knocking on doorways in a quest for sweets. Many additionally adorn their house with witches (no, that isn’t an instance of 1 above. Simply me!!).
Do you may have any uncommon Easter traditions in your nation?
Trying to adorn your house this Easter? Listed below are is a few Scandinavian inspiration from the archives:
I hope you may have some enjoyable days off and the solar shine’s for you! See you subsequent Monday!
Glad Påsk!
Niki
PS There may be an thrilling sneak peek in these images of an ‘anniversary’ merchandise that’s set to launch quickly. Are you able to guess which piece it’s? I will provide you with a clue: it is Danish. Extra to comply with in a fortnight!
