Graduation, Swedish style

June 1, 2011

in Cultural differences,Stockholm,Sweden,Swedish traditions

graduates from Stockholm International School

Graduates from Stockholm International School.

I think I would have liked to graduate from high school in Stockholm. For one thing, the accessories are fun. First, you have to have the hat: a white sailor’s cap embroidered with the student’s name and school. Then on graduation day, students run out of school and are greeted by their families who are waiting with signs featuring baby photos and also given ribbons, flowers and trinkets to wear. Then all the students load up into a truck to drive around town and celebrate. Music is cranked up, everyone dances, champagne is corked and everyone has a good time.

On Monday, I went to see the utspring for Sean, my friends Judy and Olle’s son. As we waved goodbye on the bus, Sean was definitely ready for a good time.

graduates truck

The party truck.

stockholm graduate

The grad and his family. Notice the hat, the sign and the trinkets around the neck.

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