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Lake Light Radio is a weekly cultural radio program about Sweden, its books, seasons, traditions, and small everyday rituals.
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- Jul 8, 2026
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08. The Swedish Summer House (opens the original)
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As spring gives way to summer, we step inside one of Sweden's most cherished traditions: the summer house (sommarstugan). From red cottages and archipelagos, to family rituals and quiet weekends away, we explore a place that has shaped Swedish summers for generations.
07. A Swedish Idea (opens the original)
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Beyond the bonfires of Valborg, lies another important chapter in the Swedish year. This episode briefly explores the ideas of folkhemmet and folkbildning , and how they helped shape modern Sweden.
06. By the Valborg Fire (opens the original)
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As spring spreads across Sweden, we gather around the Valborg fire to explore one of the country's most enduring traditions, marking the end of winter and the arrival of longer, lighter days.
05. Easter Witches (opens the original)
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From påskkärringar and påskris to chocolate eggs and Blåkulla, we explore the traditions, folklore, and history behind one of Sweden's most distinctive spring celebrations.
04. First Signs of Spring (opens the original)
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The first signs of spring are easy to miss, unless you know what to look for. From vitsippor and tussilago to migrating birds and Carl Linnaeus, we explore how nature has become part of Swedish culture.
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