{"id":83299,"date":"2026-01-14T15:12:55","date_gmt":"2026-01-14T14:12:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.visitsmaland.se\/upptack\/traditioner-i-smaland-for-barnfamiljer\/"},"modified":"2026-01-15T14:23:25","modified_gmt":"2026-01-15T13:23:25","slug":"traditions-in-smaland-for-families-with-children","status":"publish","type":"guide","link":"https:\/\/www.visitsmaland.se\/en\/discover\/traditions-in-smaland-for-families-with-children\/","title":{"rendered":"Traditions in Sm\u00e5land for families with children"},"content":{"rendered":"
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In Sm\u00e5land and on \u00d6land, there is always something for the whole family to discover! Traditions are alive all year round \u2014 from Midsummer celebrations to crayfish fishing, Lucia festivities, and the famous \u2018First Thursday in March.\u2019 Many of these activities are perfect for children, with food, music, games, and cozy moments.<\/p>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n

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\n Experience Living Traditions in Sm\u00e5land and on \u00d6land <\/h3>\n
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In Sm\u00e5land and on \u00d6land, traditions mark the seasons \u2014 and many are perfect for families with children. In summer, both young and old dance around the midsummer pole among flower crowns, music, and rolling meadows. Later in the season, crayfish fishing draws curious families out to lakes and waterways for a true nature experience. When winter arrives, Lucia brings light and joy, and the quirky \u201cFirst Thursday in March\u201d is celebrated with humor and togetherness as spring approaches. In December, cozy Christmas buffets with local flavors await, and in the glassworks the unique hyttsill<\/em> tradition continues, where children can peek into the glowing glass furnaces. Together, these traditions make it easy to experience the authentic Sm\u00e5land and \u00d6land \u2014 all year round, with the whole family.<\/p>\n

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\n Midsummer <\/h2>\n
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Experience Midsummer in Sm\u00e5land, where nature and tradition come together in a joyful celebration filled with dancing, flowers, and delicious food. Families and friends weave flower crowns, dance a…