In this episode we embark on a cultural journey to explore the rich and enchanting traditions of Sweden. We'll delve into the customs that shape Swedish life and bring communities together. Our special guest, Jonas Engman, an ethnologist from the cultural-historical museum Nordiska Museet, shares his deep knowledge of Swedish traditions, offering insights into their historical roots and contemporary significance. We'll uncover the stories behind iconic Swedish festivities like Lucia Day, Walpurgis Night, and the way Swedes celebrate Christmas and New Year. Join us as we discuss the importance of these traditions in Swedish society. Tune in for an enlightening conversation about Swedish traditions and discover how these time-honored practices continue to thrive in modern Sweden. <a href="https://www.nordiskamuseet.se/en/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.nordiskamuseet.se/en/</a><hr> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

In this episode we embark on a cultural journey to explore the rich and enchanting traditions of Sweden. We'll delve into the customs that shape Swedish life and bring communities together. Our special guest, Jonas Engman, an ethnologist from the cultural-historical museum Nordiska Museet, shares his deep knowledge of Swedish traditions, offering insights into their historical roots and contemporary significance. We'll uncover the stories behind iconic Swedish festivities like Lucia Day, Walpurgis Night, and the way Swedes celebrate Christmas and New Year. Join us as we discuss the importance of these traditions in Swedish society. Tune in for an enlightening conversation about Swedish traditions and discover how these time-honored practices continue to thrive in modern Sweden. https://www.nordiskamuseet.se/en/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode we embark on a cultural journey to explore the rich and enchanting traditions of Sweden. We'll delve into the customs that shape Swedish life and bring communities together. Our special guest, Jonas Engman, an ethnologist from the cultural-historical museum Nordiska Museet, shares his deep knowledge of Swedish traditions, offering insights into their historical roots and contemporary significance. We'll uncover the stories behind iconic Swedish festivities like Lucia Day, Walpurgis Night, and the way Swedes celebrate Christmas and New Year. Join us as we discuss the importance of these traditions in Swedish society. Tune in for an enlightening conversation about Swedish traditions and discover how these time-honored practices continue to thrive in modern Sweden. <a href="https://www.nordiskamuseet.se/en/" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.nordiskamuseet.se/en/</a> Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

Embracing Swedish Traditions

<h3>Stockholm is a State of Minds - The only podcast you need to become Swed... ish</h3> Each year brilliant minds from all over the world move to Stockholm – for work at universities, companies, and other organisations, for university studies, as accompanying partner, for love, or for refuge. Brilliant minds, who want to settle down, find a job, get to know the culture and understand society. This podcast is for you.Join hosts Maria and Philip for casual conversations exploring key topics commonly discussed over coffee breaks and meals as well as pivotal events that have shaped Swedish society for generations – helping peel back cultural layers and fast track the transition to your new home. And they will bring along guests – interesting people offering their own insights from deep knowledge in different fields. Behind the podcast is Stockholm Dual Career Network (SDCN), a non-profit network for partners and spouses of international talent in Stockholm. SDCN supports expat partners with professional events, career-related advice and by building a social network in their new hometown. Stockholm Dual Career Network is founded and run by Stockholms Akademiska Forum, a collaboration between all 18 higher education institutions in Stockholm along with the City of Stockholm. Reach out on Instagram @stockholmdualcareernetwork or LinkedIn @Stockholm Dual Career Network (SDCN) and ask your own questions. In a following episode we might even bring an expert who can tell us all about it!<hr> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

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Stockholm is a State of Minds - The only podcast you need to become Swed... ish Each year brilliant minds from all over the world move to Stockholm – for work at universities, companies, and other organisations, for university studies, as accompanying partner, for love, or for refuge. Brilliant minds, who want to settle down, find a job, get to know the culture and understand society. This podcast is for you. Join hosts Maria and Philip for casual conversations exploring key topics commonly discussed over coffee breaks and meals as well as pivotal events that have shaped Swedish society for generations – helping peel back cultural layers and fast track the transition to your new home. And they will bring along guests – interesting people offering their own insights from deep knowledge in different fields. Behind the podcast is Stockholm Dual Career Network (SDCN), a non-profit network for partners and spouses of international talent in Stockholm. SDCN supports expat partners with professional events, career-related advice and by building a social network in their new hometown. Stockholm Dual Career Network is founded and run by Stockholms Akademiska Forum, a collaboration between all 18 higher education institutions in Stockholm along with the City of Stockholm. Reach out on Instagram @stockholmdualcareernetwork or LinkedIn @Stockholm Dual Career Network (SDCN) and ask your own questions. In a following episode we might even bring an expert who can tell us all about it! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Stockholm is a State of Minds - The only podcast you need to become Swed... ish Each year brilliant minds from all over the world move to Stockholm – for work at universities, companies, and other organisations, for university studies, as accompanying partner, for love, or for refuge. Brilliant minds, who want to settle down, find a job, get to know the culture and understand society. This podcast is for you.Join hosts Maria and Philip for casual conversations exploring key topics commonly discussed over coffee breaks and meals as well as pivotal events that have shaped Swedish society for generations – helping peel back cultural layers and fast track the transition to your new home. And they will bring along guests – interesting people offering their own insights from deep knowledge in different fields. Behind the podcast is Stockholm Dual Career Network (SDCN), a non-profit network for partners and spouses of international talent in Stockholm. SDCN supports expat partners with professional events, career-related advice and by building a social network in their new hometown. Stockholm Dual Career Network is founded and run by Stockholms Akademiska Forum, a collaboration between all 18 higher education institutions in Stockholm along with the City of Stockholm. Reach out on Instagram @stockholmdualcareernetwork or LinkedIn @Stockholm Dual Career Network (SDCN) and ask your own questions. In a following episode we might even bring an expert who can tell us all about it! Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

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