Chapter 13 · Traditions and holidays
Ett barn får ett öppningsbart påskägg på en svensk påskmiddag. Vad brukar finnas inuti?
A child receives an Easter egg that opens at a Swedish Easter meal. What is usually inside?
Correct answer: Sweets
Easter eggs can be containers filled with sweets and given to children. They are distinct from the real eggs also commonly served at Easter meals. Easter meals can also include eggs, lamb, salmon and herring.
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påskägg · Easter egg
Source: Isof: Påskafton · Påskharen och påsktuppen; Högtid för godisälskare
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Små pepparkakor
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Små kanelbullar
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Små saffransbullar
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