Chapter 13 · Traditions and holidays
Vilken religion har jul, påsk och pingst tydliga rötter i?
Which religion are Christmas, Easter and Pentecost rooted in?
Correct answer: Christianity
Christmas, Easter and Pentecost belong to Christian tradition. In Sweden, people may also celebrate them as cultural and social occasions without being religious.
Key words
högtid · festival or celebration
Source: UHR: Sverige i fokus, korrigerad 2026-08-10 · Några traditionella högtider under året
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Why this option does not fit
Buddhismen
These festivals come from Christian rather than Buddhist tradition.
Judendomen
Judaism has its own festivals, but the three named here are Christian.
Islam
Islam is the religious background of Eid al-Fitr, among others, rather than these three festivals.