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Helan går...an introduction by Jonathan Ross

20/11/2016

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Should you be spending an evening in the company of Swedes and alcohol, they might suddenly demand you sing. This is especially likely if it is midsummer, Easter, new years eve etc. To make sure you are ready and in tune (well, at least know the words), here are the words to 'Helan går' and Will Ferrell not singing it terribly well.

Important point number 1 - you are supposed to drink the whole glass full down in one go
Important point number 2 - if you need to be able to speak and/or stand up at any point afterwards, don't drink the whole glass full down in one go
Important point number 3 - aquavit is extremely strong so you will cough the first few times, even if you sip it.

Cheers!
Helan går
Sjung hopp faderallan lallan lej
Helan går
Sjung hopp faderallan lej
Och den som inte helan tar*
Han heller inte halvan får
Helan går
(Drink)
Sjung hopp faderallan lej
The whole one goes down
Sing "hup fol-de-rol la la la la"
The whole one goes down
Sing "hup fol-de-rol la la"
And he who doesn't take the whole
Doesn't get the half one either
The whole one goes down
[drink]
Sing "hup fol-de-rol la la"
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Things to do, see and explore through the winter

6/11/2016

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Where can you sleep on a bed of ice (and do you really want too??!) or meet some wolves? Newcomers relocation agents have put together a great guide to winter activities that include:
  • Taking a scooter safari in Sälen
  • Seeing the spectacular Northern Lights
  • Taking a winter boat tour through Stockholm
What will you see this winter? Check out the guide here: Sweden's Winter Highlights
Winter in Sweden - New in Danderyd
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