The Flag - A National Symbol
Historic facts, trivia and a list of celebrations in Swedish America.
Today’s celebration of the flag on what's now National Day, June 6, started at Skansen in Stockholm in 1893. Celebrating Sweden on a special day had been discussed for some time, and several different dates were proposed, including that of midsummer. Arthur Hazelius, who founded the Skansen open air museum, wanted to use the opportunity to ordain a celebration in conjunction with the annual Spring Festival on June 6. List of Swedish National Day Celebrations in the U.S. http://www.nordstjernan.com/news/traditions/7017/
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