SwedenTraditioner och högtider 7 · Traditions and holidays
What is typical of the first of May in Sweden?
In the exam (Swedish)
Vad är typiskt för första maj i Sverige?
- aThe first candle in the Advent candle holder is litMan tänder det första ljuset i adventsljusstaken
- bSchools have their end-of-year ceremony before the summer holidaysSkolorna har avslutning inför sommarlovet
- cCandles are lit on relatives' gravesMan tänder ljus på släktingars gravar
- dPeople march in demonstrations and listen to political speechesMan går i demonstrationståg och lyssnar på politiska talCorrect answer
Why?
The first of May (första maj) is workers' day in many countries and a public holiday in Sweden. Trade unions, parties and other groups march in demonstrations and give speeches.
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