As most of the world has a tradition for remembering and celebrating the lives of the dead, it is not surprising to find a day here in Sweden. Which was celebrated on November 3rd this year. I am still getting a grasp on the holidays here, as this day is not quite the same as All Saints Day but it is a separate day that is celebrated the Saturday after October 31st. While November 1st is always All Saints Day. This day is All Holy Day. On this day people go to the cemeteries to light candles on their loved ones graves or light a candle in the memory of family members that passed.
We went to Skogskyrkogården, which is just south of the city Stockholm. This cemetery is a UNESCO site, and was founded in the early 1900's. The goal of the site was to build and design a cemetery that would blend both nature and architecture together. So, it appeared that it was in a natural setting and would not take away from the natural beauty of the area. I have to agree it was well done. Some graves are nestled within the forest and it feels so serene and peaceful.
Now for the good part... pictures!
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We went to Skogskyrkogården, which is just south of the city Stockholm. This cemetery is a UNESCO site, and was founded in the early 1900's. The goal of the site was to build and design a cemetery that would blend both nature and architecture together. So, it appeared that it was in a natural setting and would not take away from the natural beauty of the area. I have to agree it was well done. Some graves are nestled within the forest and it feels so serene and peaceful.
Now for the good part... pictures!
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