On the 30th April, Sweden celebrated Välborg with huge bonfires all around Sweden. It was really interesting specially for the kids.
We joined in the celebration this year as the weather was really good. It started with a big gathering for the entire neighbourhood and all proceeded to walk to the selected field and people were holding fire torches. It was the first for Linn and Jon and they thought it was really cool to walk with all other children holding fire torches in their hands.
Nichlas, Farmor, kids and I walked for around 2 km to the bonfire and when it was lighted up, it was nice and warm. It was around 5 degrees at that time.’
When it got dark at around 9.30 pm, they started the fire works. It was really magical
We were happy as the kids enjoyed the experience and were very well behaved even though it was way past the usual bed time.
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You are truly experiencing Swedish culture!
This is so cool! What does Valborg mean? what’s its significance?