my apologies, i realize it HAS been a while.
so much has changed in stockholm. since daylight savings 2 weeks ago, it feels as though spring has appeared overnight! the sunsets are now at 8pm. which is like summer back home.
april first i went to a televised concert, peter, björn + paul, lykke li, and THE SOUNDS were all playing together! i just could have passed out..
all my favorite SWEDISH artists playing together in sweden, oh and i was there to watch it. i arrived a bit late, but caught a few performances and my friend erik met lykke li! VAD KUL! [photo thanks to karoline!]
you can see the show a bit at,
http://svt.se/popcirkus
lykke li, i have decided is far more magical live. she has this voice that stops you dead in your tracks. that girl owns the room. make sure you listen to "after laughter". can you see my face in the crowd?
i have booked plane tickets to LONDON for next months adventure! i will stay a long weekend with my swedish friend CAT, whom i met last year in boston and the mayhem must continue internationally! i have high hopes of catching lady sofia before she leaves london 24 hours after i land. [whats up boston rendevouz in europe?]
so easter is very interesting here in sweden.
easter comes in 4 days.
the festivities starts on THURSDAY= "skärtorsdag."
pink thursday.
children dress up like "easter witches", traditionally with hankerchiefs on their heads, face painted pink cheeks and freckles, and a kettle to knock on doors, wishing GLAD PÅSK and receiving candy in exchange for their homemade cards.
now i know many have told me that it doesnt take much to get me excited, which is true, but my day was completely made after this group of kids... they were so excited, and i was so excited... ah! little swedish babies knocking on the door !
today, we call good friday is, "långfredag"
long friday. most places close early.
tomorrow, saturday is "easter eve", which i have been told by many people in my travels that europeans tend to celebrate the night before the actually holiday. [whereas in the states we go crazy on EASTER DAY, and CHRISTMAS MORNING.] so, tomorrow is, "påskafton" påsk=easter. afton=evening.
i will be joining the dahl family for their easter traditions here in stockholm. i will take photos for you all. :) and i have thought about it, and think i am ready for some pickled herring!
i have been asked to make something "american" and if it wasnt for eola and her good ideas, i would not be making my first carrot cake ! i can not wait to tear into it tomorrow, but the swedish boy tends to be a bit upset about adding vegetables to cakes..
then comes easter sunday, of course. "påskdagen."
and monday is still the holiday. because the swedes need an EXTRA day to rest from their holiday fun. this has a special name, "annandag påsk."
in other news, yes, there is a swedish boy in the picture. he helps me with my swedish. i laugh when he laughs. & i figure, im young and should date the natives whilst in a foreign country, right? skål! photos will be developed soon. stay tuned.
there are feathers EVERYWHERE. on the easter trees, in trees... spring thing? easter thing? *shrugs.* but they sure are pretty!
glad påsk!
xoxo.
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