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Pea Soup Eve |
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As Finland was until 1809 part of the Swedish Realm, Sweden and Finland share many cultural traditions, including that of the pea soup (Swedish ärtsoppa; Finnish hernekeitto ; Danish gule ærter), usually eaten on Thursdays, served with pork and mustard and accompanied by pancakes for dessert. However, in Finland it is made of green peas, in Sweden yellow. The tradition of eating pea soup and pancakes on Thursdays is said to originate in the pre-Reformation era, as preparation for fasting on Friday. |
More about Pea Soup |
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· Pea Soup and Swedish Pancakes · Yes the event is on a weekend night. No need to wait till the next Thursday. · Other fine Swedish foods are served. |
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It’s Pea soup and pancake time for Sveaborg. This annual event does not occur on a Thursday but the Pea Soup and pancakes are just as good on the weekend. Be sure to come hungry so you can have room for the soup, pancakes and other traditional foods. |
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Swedish Pancakes |
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VälkommEn till Sveaborg Society |
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Swedish American Society of Baltimore, Maryland |
