Chapter 12 · A secular state and a multi-religious country
Erik firar jul men säger att han inte är religiös. Vilken tolkning passar religionens roll i Sverige?
Erik celebrates Christmas but says he is not religious. Which interpretation fits religion’s role in Sweden?
Correct answer: The celebration may be a family tradition without personal faith
A holiday can have religious roots and also be celebrated for other reasons. Erik’s celebration alone therefore does not establish his beliefs or membership.
Key words
tradition · tradition
Source: UHR: Sverige i fokus, korrigerad 2026-08-10 · Kapitel 12; tryckt sida 42
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Why this option does not fit
Firandet visar att han är medlem i Svenska kyrkan
Non-members also celebrate Christmas.
Firandet innebär att han har bytt till kristen tro
Taking part in a tradition is not the same as changing religion.
Firandet visar att julens religiösa rötter har försvunnit
Celebrating without faith does not change the holiday’s history.