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Lördagsgodis - Sweden's Favorite Weekend Tradition

If you have been in Sweden for a while chances are you have heard of lördagsgodis. Or if not, you have probably seen people of all ages picking candy in the grocery store on Friday or Saturday afternoon. That is because everyone - children and adults alike - are preparing for the very Swedish weekend ritual - lördagsgodis.

» Updated: 08 October 2024, 06:31

» Published: 05 October 2024

Lördagsgodis - Sweden's Favorite Weekend Tradition
Photo: Orklabolagen pressrelease

(Photo: Orklabolagen pressrelease - Bubs making international success with the social media trend ”Swedish candy” )

Lördagsgodis directly translates to Saturday candy, and it simply refers to eating candy on a Saturday evening. Both children and adults participate in this ritual and it is something most of us have grown up with.

I believe there are two main reasons this is such a popular tradition in Sweden.

First of all is because we love pick & mix candy. Most Swedish people prefer buying candy from the pick & mix section, rather than the prepackaged candy bags. In fact, it is estimated that the average Swede eats around 16 kilos of candy a year. That is a lot! [1] Candy is not only for children in Sweden, lördagsgodis is a beloved tradition for all ages.

The second reason lördagsgodis is such a popular tradition in Sweden is that we typically do not eat dessert or candy during the week. This makes the weekend extra special. Growing up, I was only allowed candy once a week - on Saturdays. This made Saturdays special and something me and my siblings looked forward to.

Compared to other countries where deserts might be enjoyed after every meal or a few times a week, in Sweden, sweets are typically reserved for fika or special occasions. The same applies to candy! With candy allowed usually only on Saturdays, lördagsgodis has become a cherished tradition for us Swedes with a sweet tooth.

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