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Swedish snaps traces its roots back to the Middle Ages when distilled spirits were first introduced as medicinal remedies. By the 1500s, aquavit (or brännvin, as it’s called in Swedish) became a co...

Valentine's Day is one of the world's most beloved traditions, associated with love, romance, and friendship. But how did it all begin, and why is this day celebrated in so many different ways acro...

Drinking glögg is not just a taste experience, it is also a way to gather and celebrate together during the cold winter months. Whether one is in snow-covered Sweden or at a Christmas market in Ger...

Why is Midsommarstång called Maypole in english, and is it the same thing?The term "maypole" in English for the "midsommarstång" in Swedish can be traced back to historical and linguistic reasons.