Traditions of Sweden in Germany – celebrations of the mixing cultures

Germany and Sweden had been in deep bonds for quite a long time in the past. This has brought in quite a number from traditions from Sweden into Germany that is being hugely celebrated in both the countries on the date. Though both countries have their own cultures, ethics, and traditions, the mixing of the occupations of the two countries during the 17th and 18th centuries has left deep lasting impacts of the Swedish traditions in Germany. In this article, we will be discussing some of the most common German traditions that have their roots deep engraved in Sweden.

  • Easter celebrations
The Easter is celebrated in both countries for the resurrection of Christ. But do you know about the main difference in the celebrations? In Sweden, the children go from door to door dressed up as witches and request for candies and sweets. In Germany, the tradition is a bit different and the children go in search of the hidden eggs of the Easter bunnies. Lamb and rabbits constitute the prime enjoyments of the festival.

  • National Day of Sweden and Day of German Unity
This is another tradition that Germany started in recent times following Sweden. While the dates may be different for both the countries, the motto is more or less the same. The Swedish celebrate their National Day (previously known as Swedish Flag Day) on June 6th back since the 16th century. It is celebrated in memory of the nation’s founding father, Gustav Vasa’s election. It was only in the later periods that Germany took on this tradition after the re-unity of the nation and celebrate the Day of German Unity on November 3rd. Though the dates and time span of the celebrations do not match, it is very similar to the Swedish National Day.

  • Midsummer
This is originally a Swedish tradition that is celebrated in more or less the same time span in both the countries during the summer solstice. This tradition is observed to celebrate the fertility of the land and welcome summer. It is a traditional festival where the women go out in decorative crowns, and everybody dances around the pole of midsummer. While the dates may vary on the basis of the solstice date in both the countries, there is not much difference in the celebration of the festival.

  • All Saints Day
This is more or less a Christian festival that is widely celebrated in both the countries. Generally, the date is 1st November each year, but the dates may vary based on the Eastern and Western sects of Christianity. It is a day of feast for the saints and the people visit the graves of their relatives. The festival is celebrated with Strietzel, traditional long bread that is generally home baked but can be available at local bakeries as well.

  • Christmas
Christmas is one of the greatest festivals that are common to both countries. While the tradition of the Christmas tree is same as both the nations, the festivals have an early start in Germany. Originating back in the 17th century during the Swedish period in Germany, Christmas celebrations continue for three consecutive days in Germany and Sweden. The festivities start on the eve of Christmas, 24th December and continue till 26th December. Friends and families visit each other, exchange sweets and gifts and celebrate the festival together.
1.       The title is about the mix of culture and traditions and their joint celebrations.

2.       This article states the various traditions from Sweden that have adopted in Germany back since the 17th century and how both the nations celebrate the festivals.

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