Simona Mohamsson: Integration Can Begin with a Semla
Simona Mohamsson argues in a Dagens Nyheter opinion piece that cultural integration in Sweden can begin with simple traditions like enjoying a semla, emphasizing the importance of cultural understanding for new arrivals.
Max Hjelm: The Semla Image Makes Me Feel Stupid in the Head
Max Hjelm expresses confusion over a social media post that links traditional Swedish semlor to a concept of national community.
Tradition or innovation – this is how Luleå's youth want their semla
A survey of the semla preferences among young people in Luleå reveals a shift toward both traditional and innovative variations.
CHAT: How was the semla?
A discussion about semla, a traditional Swedish pastry, on Fat Tuesday which includes various opinions and experiences from readers.
The Great Semla Quiz
Aftonbladet introduces a fun quiz to test knowledge about the traditional Swedish bun, semla, as its seasonal popularity ramps up.
Here the semla gets new flavors – the pastry students' experiments on Fat Tuesday
Students at Hushagsgymnasiet experiment with new flavors of the traditional semla pastry in celebration of Fat Tuesday.
Jam or marzipan? This is how Swedish Finns want their semlor
The article discusses the different preferences for filling semlor, the traditional Swedish pastry, highlighting the contrast between Swedish and Finnish preferences.
Here 18,000 semlor are baked - SVT was there during the big semla night
A bakery in Värnamo has been working tirelessly to bake 18,000 semlor in preparation for the important sales day leading up to Lent.
Here the cafes in Karlstad and Kil prepare for Fat Tuesday – follow along with the preparations
Cafes in Karlstad and Kil are gearing up for Fat Tuesday, with varying flavors of semlor, despite a slowdown in sales attributed to the Swedish economy.
The Semla is Record Expensive – But the Worst Price Surge is Over
The average price of a semla in Stockholm has surpassed 60 SEK for the first time, marking a 2% increase, yet this year's price rise aligns with inflation rates.