Sweden National Day, or Sveriges Nationaldag is celebrated on June 6. On this day in 1523, Gustav Eriksson Vasa became the nation’s first king after leading his people to independence from foreign rule. It was first declared a public holiday in 2004 and has since become a special day of Swedish patriotism and pride.
On National Day, Swedes gather in droves
to celebrate their nation’s progress. They attend grand events like parades,
rallies, and concerts while dressed in festive clothing. Children present
flowers to the royal family at Skansen, the world’s largest open-air museum,
before raising the blue-and-yellow national flag in the sky — just like in
today’s artwork. Many enjoy picnics and feasts filled with Swedish delicacies
like gräddtårta med jordgubbar (strawberry
cream cake), smörgåstårta (seafood
sandwich cake), and fläderblomssaft (juice made
with elderflower syrup).
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