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Semla buns. Photo: Susanne Walstöm/Image Bank Sweden
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Swedish-style waffles. Photo: Mikaela Vazquez/Image Bank Sweden
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Easter 'witches' in Sweden. Photo: Lena Granefelt/Image Bank Sweden
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Walpurgis night on Djurgården, Stockholm. Photo: Lola Akinmade Åkestöm
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A citizenship ceremony for new Swedish citizens on June 6th. Photo: Ola Ericson/Image Bank Sweden
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A Swedish Midsummer party. Photo: Carolina Romare/Image Bank Sweden
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A traditional crayfish feast. Photo: Carolina Romare/Image Bank Sweden
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Cinnamon buns. Photo: Fredrik Broman/Image Bank Sweden
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Lucia celebrations in Stockholm. Photo: Cecilia Larsson/Image Bank Sweden
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A Swedish Christmas tree. Photo: Helena Wahlman/Image Bank Sweden