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- 6. This group of indigenous people were first recognized by the Swedish government in 1977.
- 8. This healthy, but tart, berry is native to Scandinavia, but can be found in both Swedish and Nordic food culture.
- 9. This band’s song “Mamma Mia” knocked “Bohemian Rhapsody” out of the No. 1 position on the U.K. singles chart back in 1976.
- 10. Dating back to the 19th century, it is said that this is the ideal number of cookies to serve at social gatherings - less than meant you were stingy, while more than meant you were boastful.
- 12. Author Astrid Lindgrens is well known for her world-famous fictional characters, such as Emil of Lönneberg and this female heroine, whose first name is Pippi.
- 15. This bright colored candy shaped like a salted herring was developed by Swedish candy producer Malaco in 1957 specifically for the U.S. market, with Sweden’s version being a salty black licorice flavor. (2 words)
- 16. This popular cubic video game was created by a Swedish developer named Markus Persson.
- 17. This bestselling novel by Fredrik Backman tells the heartwarming story of a grumpy widower whose life changes when a young family moves in next door. It has also been adapted into a Swedish film and an American adaptation with Tom Hanks. (4 words)Nobel Alfred was a famous inventor, chemist, engineer, and businessman, known for inventing dynamite, but you might know his last name for the prize administered “for the greatest benefit to humankind.”
- 18. This company was founded in 1943 by a 17 year old, who was given money by his father for doing well in school, and so he started a furniture company.
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- 1. The peaceful and thoughtful practice that is known as “döstädning” in Swedish, or the art of controlling your clutter so that others will not have to. (English spelling - 2 words)
- 2. This craft was traditionally carved from one piece of wood and painted a red-orange color with additional floral and bridle details added in, and is now considered a Swedish national symbol. (2 words)
- 3. A dome-shaped cake consists of layers of sponge, vanilla pastry cream, raspberry jam, and whipped cream - all encased in green marzipan and a pink marzipan rose on top. (English spelling - 2 words)
- 4. A Swedish concept that embraces balance, moderation, and contentment - translating to “just the right amount” in English.
- 5. A tradition of coffee and something sweet, which holds cultural significance as a moment to pause, connect, and recharge with the company around you, rather than the caffeine itself.
- 7. Dating back to as early as the 16th century, a kräftskiva is a traditional Swedish end-of-summer seafood celebration centered around eating this small crustacean that looks like a miniature lobster.
- 11. Celebrated in Mid-June, this holiday marks the longest day of the year, celebrated with the singing of folk songs, dancing around a maypole, wearing flower crowns, and eating.
- 13. A cultural tradition in which a specific calendar day is dedicated to celebrating a specific first name. (2 words)
- 14. First synthesized in 1943 by Nils Löfgren and Bengt Lundqvist, this medicinal anesthetic is quite popular in dentistry.