Chapter 13 · Traditions and holidays
Vilken högtid förknippas särskilt med sill, färskpotatis och jordgubbar tillsammans, som på bilden?
Which celebration is especially associated with herring, new potatoes and strawberries together, as pictured?
Correct answer: Midsummer
Herring, new potatoes and strawberries are a common combination at Midsummer. Herring is also eaten on other holidays, but this whole combination is particularly associated with the summer celebration.
Key words
färskpotatis · new potatoes
Source: Isof: Midsommar · Gammalt och nytt; måltidsbeskrivningar
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Why this option does not fit
Jul
Christmas buffets can also include herring. The pictured summer combination is characteristic of Midsummer.
Påsk
Herring can be served at Easter, but new potatoes and strawberries together point especially to Midsummer.
Lucia
Lucia refreshments are especially associated with saffron buns, not this meal combination.