Traditions and holidays – Swedish citizenship test practice questions
Chapter 13 of UHR's Sverige i fokus is called "Traditioner och högtider" (Traditions and holidays). Sverigeklar has 50 practice questions on this chapter, each with an explanation in English. The questions are in Swedish, just like the real test.
Sections covered
- Några traditionella högtider under året
- Nya traditioner
Sample questions with explanations
Vilken dag firas nyårsafton i Sverige?
- A. Den 31 december
- B. Den 30 december
- C. Den 1 januari
- D. Den 24 december
Show answer and explanation
Correct answer: A. Den 31 december
New Year's Eve is celebrated on December 31 with parties, dinners and fireworks.
Hur firas det nya årets ankomst på nyårsafton i Sverige?
- A. Med gudstjänst i kyrkan
- B. Med demonstrationer och tal
- C. Med dans runt en stång
- D. Med fyrverkerier på natten
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Correct answer: D. Med fyrverkerier på natten
Just like in many other places in the world, the arrival of the new year is celebrated at night with fireworks.
Vilken typ av högtid är påsken?
- A. En nationell högtid
- B. En kristen högtid
- C. En gammal förkristen tradition
- D. En högtid från invandrartraditioner
Show answer and explanation
Correct answer: B. En kristen högtid
Easter is a Christian holiday celebrated to commemorate Jesus's death and resurrection.
Key Swedish vocabulary in this chapter
| Swedish word | Meaning in English |
|---|---|
| fyrverkerier | fireworks |
| uppståndelse | resurrection |
| långfredagen | Good Friday |
| påskägg | Easter eggs |
| påskkärringar | Easter witches (children in costume) |
| brasor | bonfires |
| fackförbund | trade union |
| Gustav Vasa | King of Sweden 1523–1560, founder of the modern Swedish state |
| regeringsform | instrument of government (constitutional law) |
| midsommarstång | midsummer pole (maypole) |
The rest of the chapter vocabulary is in the full version.
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Last updated: 15 October 2026. Sverigeklar is an independent study tool and is not affiliated with UHR or Migrationsverket.