Chapter 13 · Traditions and holidays
Vilka två svenska helgdagar har främst politisk eller nationell bakgrund snarare än kristen?
Which two Swedish public holidays have mainly political or national rather than Christian origins?
Correct answer: May Day and National Day
May Day is rooted in the labour movement, while National Day is linked to Sweden’s history. A public holiday therefore need not have Christian origins.
Key words
kristen bakgrund · Christian background
Source: Isof: Nationaldagen · Ljumt intresse för firande; jämför s. 46 i UHR
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Why this option does not fit
Juldagen och påskdagen
Christmas and Easter both have clear Christian origins.
Alla helgons dag och juldagen
All Saints’ Day and Christmas have Christian roots even when observed in secular ways.
Påskdagen och pingstdagen
Easter and Pentecost both belong to the Christian church year.