Of Swedish ways / by Lilly Lorénzen ; illustrated by Dick Sutphen.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Lorénzen, Lilly.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Sweden--Social life and customs.

Sweden.

Manners and customs.

Local Subjects:

Sweden--Social life and customs.

Physical Description:

276 pages : illustrations ; 21 cm

Place of Publication:

New York : Barnes and Noble, 1978, ©1964.

Summary:

Here is a book filled with the sights and sounds of a people steeped in a background of fine old traditions. It is a charming account of Swedish customs that goes beyond their democratic monarchy, their progressive social-welfare programs, their avant-garde movies, and their excellence of design. For Swedish-Americans this book will have special meaning: the joy of reminiscing about those traditions (some possibly forgotten) that enriched and helped shape their lives. For their children it is a journey to a world they may not know of first hand. And for the tourist it affords a unique behind-the-scenes look not to be found in travel books, and is certain to enhance the pleasure of their visit.

Contents:

Map fo Sweden

A salute

Hembydg

The old country

Freedom within the law

The Swedish national anthem

The Swedish flag

The Swedish coat of arms

Respect for learning

Going to church

Wedding and bridal customs

When death comes

A Swede is a Swede is a

There is a musical strain

A title is vital

A sip or two

From stove to table

Handicraft is traditional

Myths and legends

Out of deep wells

Nursery rhymes and ditties

Lucia and Christmas traditions

A new year

Easter customs

Walpurgis night

Midsummer festivities

When in Sweden visiting

Traffic from left to right

Translation of proverbs

Translation and answers to riddles.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references (pages 275-276).

Local Notes:

The Balch Ethnic Studies Collection.

Other Format:

Online version: Lorénzen, Lilly. Of Swedish ways.

ISBN:

0064640213 :

9780064640213

9780064640213 :

0064640213

OCLC:

6427928