Anyways, the history behind Fat Tuesday (or in Swedish fettisdagen) is that in 1771 King Adolf Frederick died of a heart attack after a luxurious and extravagant dinner of lobster, caviar, saurkraut, smoked herring, and champagne. For desert, he ate fourteen semlor. (Semla is singular; Semlor is plural).
While semla are still traditionally eaten on Tuesdays, February 17 is a special Tuesday because it is the day before Lent. Back in the days, semlor were traditionally given up and Swedish culture still honors the tradition. I wish semlor weren't seasonal, but they sure are good!
I suppose I will have to start trying out other Swedish pastries now. As you know, I spend my days getting fika, lunch, eating pastries, walking around, and hanging out with people. Of course, I also go to class, cook (minimally), and grocery shopping. I'm very much enjoying living the Swedish life. As I wrote on one of my other posts, Americans steryotype Swedes, but those have been dispelled. Even if I never fully understand Swedish culture, at least I'm getting closer.
To read more about Fat Tuesday and Semla check out these web pages here:
Key Facts: http://lundianstudentescapes.tumblr.com/post/111176470810/lets-celebrate-semla-day
The History behind the tradition: https://sweden.se/culture-traditions/the-semla-more-than-just-a-bun/
How to make Semla: http://www.thelocal.se/20150123/how-to-make-the-swedish-semla-bun
Happy Fat Tuesday!
While semla are still traditionally eaten on Tuesdays, February 17 is a special Tuesday because it is the day before Lent. Back in the days, semlor were traditionally given up and Swedish culture still honors the tradition. I wish semlor weren't seasonal, but they sure are good!
I suppose I will have to start trying out other Swedish pastries now. As you know, I spend my days getting fika, lunch, eating pastries, walking around, and hanging out with people. Of course, I also go to class, cook (minimally), and grocery shopping. I'm very much enjoying living the Swedish life. As I wrote on one of my other posts, Americans steryotype Swedes, but those have been dispelled. Even if I never fully understand Swedish culture, at least I'm getting closer.
To read more about Fat Tuesday and Semla check out these web pages here:
Key Facts: http://lundianstudentescapes.tumblr.com/post/111176470810/lets-celebrate-semla-day
The History behind the tradition: https://sweden.se/culture-traditions/the-semla-more-than-just-a-bun/
How to make Semla: http://www.thelocal.se/20150123/how-to-make-the-swedish-semla-bun
Happy Fat Tuesday!
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