Name days in Sweden
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The Swedish name day calendar is a cultural tradition originating from the Christian Calendar of Saints, where specific calendar dates are associated with given names. While the calendar originally featured only the names of saints and martyrs, following the Protestant Reformation, secular names were also introduced. Celebrating a name day is not uncommon in Sweden.
Several name day lists existed after 1972, when the old name day calendar lost its official status. The current calendar was adopted in 2001 by a work group led by the Swedish Academy. Though it lacks has no official status, but is nevertheless recognized by most publishers. The new calendar is scheduled for updates every 15 years to reflect evolving naming trends. Six days dedicated to traditional or religious feasts have no personal names attached.
Current calendar (as of 2001)
Old calendar (1901–1972)
This is the old Swedish name day calendar, sanctioned by the Swedish Academy in 1901, with official status until 1972.
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