Traditions Stockholm, Sweden

Living in Stockholm, not only closely monitor all news, but jealously preserve their traditions.

Of particular period - this is the Christmas holidays, when the fields are covered with snow, all the windows shine with Christmas candles, and like magic in the air. In the churches to musical concerts, arranged around the Christmas markets, including the open-air museum Skansen and the Old City.

Feast of St. Lucia notes on December 13. It girls with a crown of candles give light, beauty and song. Walpurgis Night Celebration (Valporg) is dedicated to the coming of spring. On the last day of April to the ancient tradition of the Vikings lit bonfires. Solntsesstoyaniya day of summer (Midsommar) in late June - is the longest day of the year. It is celebrated by singing and dancing around a pole decorated with flowers.