VALBOGSMÄSSOAFTON!

Walpurgis (Swedish: "Valborg") on April 30, is one of Sweden's main holidays. One of the main traditions in Sweden is to light large bonfires, a custom which began during the 18th century. Walpurgis Night is usually seen as a celebration of springtime. Many Swedes celebrate the end of long, dreary winters by singing Spring songs. I have many nice memories of this holliday from when I was little.

This year's majblomma (mayflower). Thousands and thousands of school children in over 3,000 schools around Sweden sell these flowers in April, and the swedes wear them to welcome spring. The flower has different colors every year!