Nordic Culture in Focus: Fika

In Scandinavian languages, words like “Hygge,” “Lagom,” and “Fika” are commonly used and heard of. These words are part of a three-part series where participants come together to understand each term through discussion and study. The focus is on how these words have been written about, marketed, and sold in the US context. Anyone can join each discussion, and a list of recommended readings is available for those who want to read the suggested texts before the lectures.

– Fika: The Swedish Way by Mia Ohrc

– Fika: Made in Sweden by Stina Almroth

– Fika: The Art of the Swedish Coffee Break by Anna Brones and Johanna Kindvall. Available to purchase at the Museum Store.

– The Little Book of Fika: The Uplifting Daily Ritual of the Swedish Coffee Break by Lynda Balslev. Available to purchase at the Museum Store.

– Fika: The Swedish Art of Feeling Good, Coffee, Cake and the Simpler Things in Life by Julia Edwards