Chapter 13 · Traditions and holidays
En familj firar jul med mat och presenter men saknar religiös tro. Hur kan firandet förstås i Sverige?
A family celebrates Christmas with food and gifts but has no religious faith. How can this celebration be understood in Sweden?
Correct answer: As a family tradition with a Christian background
Christmas has Christian roots, but it can mean something different to those celebrating it. Many people in Sweden regard it as a family celebration even without religious faith.
Key words
familjehögtid · family celebration
Source: UHR: Sverige i fokus, korrigerad 2026-08-10 · Jul, sista meningen
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Why this option does not fit
Som ett tecken på medlemskap i en kyrka
Celebrating Christmas does not show whether someone belongs to a church.
Som en nyårstradition med ett annat namn
New Year marks the turn of the year. This family is celebrating Christmas even though they are not religious.
Som en tradition utan religiösa historiska rötter
The religious background remains part of its history even when present-day celebrations are secular.