Among other unusual holidays in Sweden, it is worth highlighting the Day of the Holy Knout, celebrated on January 13. In the south of Sweden, they make a straw effigy, dress them up in rags and put them in the neighbor's house. When a neighbor opens the door, a scarecrow falls into his arms, which causes a lot of laughter and fun. On this day it is customary to throw out Christmas spruce, the process is accompanied by folk festivals. Also in Sweden are widely celebrated holidays of the royal family, in particular, the birthday of the king, which is traditionally celebrated on April 30. On December 10, the Nobel Day is celebrated. The holiday is one of the key holidays in the cultural life of the country. On this day, the most prestigious peace prize is awarded in various fields. The event takes place in the town of Stadshuset.
In Sweden, every year there is a huge number of festivals, including music festivals. The most popular of them is attended by more than 100 thousand people. In Pitea, the festival of Dances and Smiles is hosted annually. For 3 days the city turns into a huge site for music, dancing and enjoying life. Celebrities perform on the concert stage, the organizers arrange spectacular shows, and entrance is absolutely free. In the city of Amal in July, there is a more peaceful festival “Blues”, perfect for visiting with the family. Fans of heavy music should definitely visit the crazy Swedish rock music festival held in the city of Olofstrom.
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