Gather round the coffee pot and find out how much they – and you – know about Sweden and its people with this sometimes surprising

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Paired with her suggestions for small plates and snacks

Sweden is all of those things and more Like a painting inspired by the palette of an artist s favourite location

Sail in on a shrimp sandwich "Nyhet höst 17" Gather round the coffee potSail in on a shrimp sandwichand other curious Swedish sayings Every country has them culturally unique expressions that bring colour to everyday language and provoke a laugh or two in literal translation. Swedish contains all manner of weird and wonderful sayings, many without obvious equivalents in English. Here we roll out some of the funniest and learn a little about their origins and usage youll never get caught buying a pig in a sack again!