INTRODUCTION
The purpose of this report is to identify the factors that influence the food choices in Sweden and why these factors make a strong contribution to their dietary pattern. Sweden is the fourth largest country in Europe. It is a Scandinavian country which boarders Norway and Finland, with a total population of 9.7 million people. Sweden was inhabited by various Germanic tribes which are known as Vikings, which was said to create a divide in the country in the middle Ages. Later emerging as an independent country in the 17th Century, they expanded its territories to create the Swedish Empire. As a result, the country formed an identity through influences and insight to surroundings in Europe and was known to be a peaceful and equal Country. The focus topics for the report will scope influences such as the Swedish cuisine, climate & seasonal change, Customs & celebrations and will give a further insight and understanding to the overall Swedish dietary Patterns. This report will not focus on irreversible factors on persons’ including age, gender or genetics.
SEASONS OF SWEDEN
Sweden’s weather, location, and climate are largely responsible for the development of its cuisine. Appox Sweden 15% of its total surface area lies above the Arctic Circle. Above the Arctic Circle, winter can be devastatingly cold for Swedish people in the north. The winter forces Swedish people indoors due to its bone chilling cold weather, immense snowfall and the months of near twenty four hour darkness, when the sun never rises over the horizon. Along with the cold, the winter allows the Swedish people to indulge in worm comfort foods and embrace with their families in the warmth of their homes. Swedish people endure the vigorous winters by part...
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...Modern day, this tradition has been replaced by giving up meat just on Good Friday before Easter. Although Swedish people are not strongly religious when compared to other counties, they do however follow such traditions and festivities religiously. The Christian holiday of Christmas is uniquely celebrated in Sweden, spanning over an entire month, starting on the 13th of December until the 13th of January. December 13th not only marks the start of Christmas, it’s also an important date for Swedish people as it’s the day of Santa Lucia. According to tradition, the eldest daughter of every family dresses up in a white gown, a red sash and wears a halo of candles as the role of Lucia. That morning, she is then to wake her with parents with freshly made coffee and saffron buns.
Works Cited
http://www.foodbycountry.com/Spain-to-Zimbabwe-Cumulative-Index/Sweden.html
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