Jun 06, 2024
Sweden National Day 2024
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Today’s annual Doodle celebrates Sweden National Day, or Sveriges Nationaldag! 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).
Happy National Day, Sweden!
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