Chapter 13 · Traditions and holidays
Vilken rörelse förknippas särskilt med första maj i Sverige?
Which movement is especially associated with May Day in Sweden?
Correct answer: The labour movement
May Day is International Workers’ Day. In Sweden, the labour movement organises demonstrations and speeches on social and political issues.
Key words
första maj · May Day
Source: Isof: Första maj · Arbetarnas högtidsdag
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Why this option does not fit
Nykterhetsrörelsen
The temperance movement focuses on alcohol issues; May Day is particularly associated with the labour movement.
Idrottsrörelsen
The sports movement organises sport; May Day mainly has a labour-political meaning.
Frikyrkorörelsen
The free church movement is religious. May Day’s distinctive background is workers’ struggles.