Gift Baskets to Sweden

• Public Holidays in Sweden

  • New Year’s Day — January 1st
  • Labor Day — May 1st
  • Mother’s Day
  • National Day of Sweden — June 6
  • Midsummer
  • Father’s Day
  • St. Stephen’s Day — December 26

• Christian Holidays in Sweden

  • Epiphany
  • Good Friday
  • Easter
  • Ascension Day
  • Pentecost
  • All Saint’s Day
  • Christmas

• Jewish Holidays in Sweden

  • Rosh Hashanah
  • Yom Kippur
  • Hanukkah

• Muslim Holidays in Sweden

  • Eid al-Fitr
  • Ramadan

Sweden is a country of beautiful landscapes and incredible people. The Swedish love to have a celebration regardless of the time of the year. You might find them outside enjoying a relaxing party with friends, and you might find them dressed to the nines and quite formal. Regardless of the occasion, we’ve got a few fun holiday traditions you might want to be aware of when you’re thinking of sending a gift with Gift Baskets Overseas.

• Walpurgis Eve — April 30th is a big day for the Swedish people. All around the country, you will find large gatherings of friends and family to celebrate the end of winter and the start of spring. Large bonfires are lit as the sun goes down and singers from local choral groups sing songs about the start of the new season. In Stockholm, there are even places where you can join in on this beautiful tradition. One of the most popular is at Skansen Open Air Museum!

• Studenten — As you might have guessed by the name, Studenten is a time for the graduation of young minds. At the end of May and early June, crowds of graduating students wear their graduation caps and hold large festive parties to mark the end of their school days. This is the perfect time to send a graduation gift to those you know celebrating!

• Swedish National Day — That’s right, you guessed it! Swedish National Day, happening on June 6th, is a celebration to commemorate the 1523 Election of Gustav Vasa as the King of Sweden. This is said to be the birth of the Swedish State and its independence. You’ll find beautiful decorations of blue and yellow and thousands of people celebrating all over! A gift of sweets is sure to make the holiday a bit brighter for your loved ones in Sweden.

As with all of our countries, if you’re sending a holiday gift, we always recommend sending it early. That said, you might be surprised by just how quickly we can get your gifts to your recipient, with delivery times in as little as 2-3 business days! At Gift Baskets Overseas, we pride ourselves on our speedy delivery times, quality products, and world-class customer service.
 

Sending your loved ones in Sweden a gift is quick, easy, and something they will remember for years. Keep in mind around peak holidays you’ll want to order early to ensure you get your choice of gifts and delivery dates.

Celebrating your birthday in Sweden is not only a festive occasion but also one of the most important. With their birthday jingle entitled “Ja må han/hon leva”, or “Yes, may he/she live,” the Swedish know how to party!
 

One of the most awesome traditions we need to tell you about is the Celebratory Swedish Wake-Up Call. There is no need to set your alarm. You’ll definitely be awoken by friends and family who will deliver gifts, coffee, and breakfast before you’ve even left your bed! If you can’t make the wake-up call in person, try sending your birthday gift the day before!
 

A Swedish birthday wouldn’t be complete without the famous Princess Cake! Layers of airy sponge cake, tasty pastry cream, and a green dome of whipped cream, this cake is decadent with its layers of marzipan and powdered sugar. The Princess Cake is the traditional delight for birthdays in Sweden.

When it comes to sending business gifts to VIPs and partners in Sweden, you’ll want to make sure you wait until you have developed a relationship with them. Instead of sending gifts at the start of your business ventures together, wait until you close a deal or hit a milestone together.
 

With employees, things are a bit different. Employee appreciation is a must, and gifts are an extension of that. Celebrating employee success with team gifts helps build team morale and long-term loyalty.
 

If you’re invited to a business dinner or social gathering, bringing a present for the host like flowers, wine, or a sweet deserted will be most appreciated.

When it comes to addressing a package for delivery to Sweden, the process is very straightforward. You’ll want to make sure you have the following information:

• Company name (optional)
• Recipient’s full name
• Street, building number, and the apartment or room number, if applicable
• Postal code and city (for sending mail outside of Sweden, you’ll need to start this line with SE-)
• Country
   

As an example:

Susan Dove
Flower Road 1245 Apartment 5
105 65 Stockholm
Sweden

• Keep in mind that products not easily found in Sweden are more sought after than local goods.
• Roses and Orchids are seen as romantic flowers.
• Avoid sending flowers in even numbers.
• Birthday gifts should arrive early.
• Employee appreciation gifts are highly valued.
• Graduation gifts should be given for all levels of schooling.