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Celebrating Easter in Stockholm

If you are considering celebrating Easter in Stockholm rest assured that there will be a wide spread of activities for you and your family or travel partners to enjoy. Consider participating in the annual tradition of children dressing up in costume as Easter witches with long skirts and colorful scarves.

Celebrating Easter in Stockholm

Per Swedish tradition Easter is celebrated with the usual egg painting and flower picking. If you are considering celebrating Easter in Stockholm then you may rest assured that you will be able to enjoy your traditional Easter events while experiencing new holiday adventures. The events traditional to the area will give your family an unique experience to enjoy while celebrating Easter in Stockholm. 

While you are celebrating Easter in Stockholm you may witness the tradition of children dressing up as Easter witches with long skirts, bright head scarves, and rosy painted cheeks. This tradition comes from the belief according to Swedish folklore that during Easter the witches fly to Blakulla to meet the devil. 

Although this does not sound as such a joyous story, celebrating Easter in Stockholm is quite an entertaining celebration with the tradition of the children going house to house in hopes of receiving treats. While celebrating Easter in Stockholm you may notice small decorated willow or birch branches placed in each household.

What: Easter in Stockholm
When: April 8, 2012
Where: Stockholm, Sweden

Recommended Hotel: Rica Hotel Gamla Stan


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