Culture / Society

I want candy: What Lördagsgodis says about Sweden’s sweet side

By Anna Norström

Photo: Lucía García Rey & Hugo Aldatz

Engraved in any Swedish kid’s upbringing is ‘lördagsgodis’, a weekly ritual in which candy is meticulously picked and mixed to form a sweet treat that’s deeply personal. Where did this sugar-coated custom – which has become a viral trend overseas – come from?