SwedenTraditioner och högtider 8 · Traditions and holidays
Why is Sweden's National Day celebrated on 6 June in particular?
In the exam (Swedish)
Varför firas Sveriges nationaldag just den 6 juni?
- aSweden became a member of the EU on that daySverige blev medlem i EU den dagen
- bGustav Vasa was elected king on that day in 1523Gustav Vasa valdes till kung den dagen år 1523Correct answer
- cStockholm was founded on that dayStockholm grundades den dagen
- dWomen voted for the first time on that dayKvinnor fick rösta för första gången den dagen
Why?
On 6 June 1523 Gustav Vasa was elected king, which is seen as the beginning of Sweden as an independent state. On the same date in 1809, Sweden also got a new Instrument of Government (regeringsform).
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Since which year has the National Day on 6 June been a public holiday when many people have the day off?Correct answer:2005
Sedan vilket år är nationaldagen den 6 juni en helgdag då många är lediga? — 2005
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What do many municipalities organise on Sweden's National Day?Correct answer:Ceremonies to welcome new Swedish citizens
Vad ordnar många kommuner på Sveriges nationaldag? — Ceremonier för att välkomna nya svenska medborgare
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When is Midsummer Eve (midsommarafton) celebrated?Correct answer:On a Friday between 19 and 25 June
När firas midsommarafton? — En fredag mellan 19 och 25 juni
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What do many people do on All Saints' Day (alla helgons dag)?Correct answer:They light candles on graves to remember those who have died
Vad gör många människor på alla helgons dag? — De tänder ljus på gravar för att minnas dem som har dött
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