Easter Sunday

Easter Sunday in Sweden, known as *Påskdagen*, is a significant Christian holiday that celebrates the resurrection of Jesus Christ. It is a time of both religious observance and cultural traditions. Many Swedes attend church services to mark the occasion, while others enjoy a more secular celebration with family and friends. A unique Swedish Easter tradition is the decoration of homes with birch twigs adorned with colorful feathers, symbolizing the arrival of spring. Children often dress up as *påskkärringar* (Easter witches), wearing headscarves and painted cheeks, and go door-to-door exchanging drawings or paintings for candy, similar to Halloween trick-or-treating. Food plays a central role in Swedish Easter celebrations. A typical Easter meal includes dishes like pickled herring, cured salmon, lamb, and *Janssons frestelse* (a creamy potato and anchovy casserole). Desserts often feature *påskmust* (a sweet soda similar to cola) and chocolate eggs. Easter Sunday is a public holiday in Sweden, allowing families to come together and enjoy the festivities, whether through religious reflection or the embrace of springtime traditions.