Chapter 12 · A secular state and a multi-religious country
Vilken religion har präglat de svenska högtiderna jul och påsk?
Which religion has shaped the Swedish holidays of Christmas and Easter?
Correct answer: Christianity
Christmas and Easter have Christian meanings and reflect Christianity’s cultural influence in Sweden. Many also celebrate them as family traditions without being believers.
Key words
högtid · festival or holiday
Source: UHR: Sverige i fokus, korrigerad 2026-08-10 · Kapitel 12; tryckt sida 42
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Why this option does not fit
Judendom
Jewish Passover, Pesach, differs from Christian Easter despite historical connections.
Islam
Islam has its own festivals; Christmas and Christian Easter do not originate in Islam.
Buddhism
Buddhist festivals belong to different traditions from Christmas and Easter.