Do swedes eat meat on Fridays?

It's a common misconception that Swedes abstain from eating meat on Fridays.

Swedes do not have a tradition of abstaining from meat on Fridays.

The practice of abstaining from meat on Fridays was primarily associated with the Catholic Church, and while Sweden was once Catholic, it transitioned to Lutheranism during the Reformation. Lutheranism generally doesn't have a strict rule against eating meat on Fridays.

However, there are some cultural influences:

* Fish is a popular Friday meal in Sweden. This tradition might stem from the historical practice of fasting on Fridays during Lent, which often involved eating fish instead of meat.

* There are some individuals in Sweden who choose to abstain from meat for religious or ethical reasons, regardless of the day. This is a personal choice and not a widespread practice.

Overall, while there's a cultural association with fish on Fridays in Sweden, there is no religious or cultural prohibition against eating meat on Fridays.