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            <title><![CDATA[Orpo apologizes to Asians after racism scandal]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Finnish Prime Minister Petteri Orpo is asking for forgiveness from residents of China, Japan and South Korea. This is in response to a racism scandal involving members of parliament from the ruling True Finns party.]]></description>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 17 Dec 2025 11:01:04 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[Making friends in Sweden can be hard]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Making friends in Sweden can be hard especially because the culture values silence and humility. ]]></description>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 11 Nov 2025 04:12:24 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[Dogs and New Year's - Top Nine Best Tips for Handling New Year's Eve for Dog Owners]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[New Year's Eve is approaching, and at home, we're preparing for a quiet New Year's Eve. Many people talk about New Year's parties, dinner invitations, and fireworks. ]]></description>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 31 Dec 2024 13:02:47 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[Moving to Sweden? Here are the best places to live in Sweden.]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Sweden has many well-developed cities and towns that are understood to provide comfort to people requiring different preferences. ]]></description>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 22 Dec 2024 14:22:50 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[Donald Duck and Swedish Christmas - A Tradition Too Strong to Break?]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Do you have to watch Donald Duck to celebrate Christmas in Sweden? Said no one ever! Watching Donald Duck and friends is perhaps the most sacred Swedish Christmas tradition, but also the strangest! ]]></description>
            <link>https://swedenherald.com/article/donald-duck-and-swedish-christmas-a-tradition-too-strong-to-break</link>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 18 Dec 2024 08:02:28 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[How To Celebrate Christmas As A Swede ]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[All countries and cultures have their own ways of celebrating (or not celebrating) Christmas - and Sweden is no different. Although every home and every family has their own traditions, here are some of the most common, and perhaps surprising, Swedish Christmas traditions. ]]></description>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 12 Dec 2024 19:59:02 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[Why Swedes Are So Stressed About The Sun ]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[In Sweden most of us suffer from what I like to call Sun Stress, or solstress in Swedish. This means a constant feeling of pressure to go outside and “make the most out of it” when it is sunny outside, coupled with a constant fear that the sun will go down. ]]></description>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 28 Nov 2024 08:29:40 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[How To Survive Swedish Winter - 4 Tips From A Swedish Expert]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Swedish winter is dark, cold, and seemingly never ending, when you barely see the sun for what feels like half a year. So it is no wonder that us Swedes have many coping methods for dealing with the darkest part of the year. ]]></description>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 15 Nov 2024 10:07:10 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[Famous in Sweden - Why Don’t We Care?]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Although Sweden has many celebrities, just like any other countries, we might not seem to care as much about them. Fan culture is not really a thing in Sweden, and although we might have a favorite actor or comedian, we might not care that much about their personal life or getting an autograph. ]]></description>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 10 Oct 2024 10:11:16 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[Why Don’t Swedes Say Hello to Strangers?]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Have you ever greeted a stranger in Sweden with a cheerful "hej" only to be met with a surprised look, a forced smile, or a quick nod before they hurry away? Ever wondered why?]]></description>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 03 Oct 2024 10:30:00 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[Swedes Love For Dark Humor Explained]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Swedish people are known to be quite shy, polite and reserved, but when it comes to humor, our love for dark humor might take you by surprise.]]></description>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 27 Sep 2024 15:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[Why You Have To Call Before Visiting A Swede]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[In Sweden unexpected visits are often considered taboo and instead it is common to ask before visiting a friend, or even family member. ]]></description>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 25 Sep 2024 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[Why Are Swedes So Active?]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Apart from being a generally active population, why do Swedes exercise so much?
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            <pubDate>Thu, 19 Sep 2024 10:40:00 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[Swedish Equality: A Model of Fairness and Inclusion in Modern Society]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Having lived abroad for over 10 years, I have found that Swedish equality often becomes a topic of conversation, whether in discussions with fellow expats or as a culture shock when I, as a woman, do something traditionally perceived as male]]></description>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 12 Sep 2024 07:18:34 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[Planning Activities for Children's School Breaks]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Summer is over and it's already time to plan for School's Autumn break (läslov), Christmas (jullov), and Sports break (sportlov).]]></description>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 11 Sep 2024 09:21:24 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[5 Things That Make Swedes Feel Awkward]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Swedes are sometimes seen as awkward, or even rude, in social situations. However, this often comes from cultural differences and a preference for privacy, personal space, and subtlety. Let’s take a look at some of the seemingly ordinary things that can make Swedes feel uncomfortable.]]></description>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 08 Sep 2024 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[Recycling in Sweden: Is it mandatory and are Swedes exceptionally good at it?]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Having lived in many countries around the world, I always let out a sigh of relief when I come home and drive past the recycling bins outside of my local supermarket. Here people of all ages and backgrounds recycle their everyday trash with a passion and meticulousness I have yet to see abroad. But why are Swedes so good at recycling? ]]></description>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 06 Sep 2024 09:52:40 GMT</pubDate>
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