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===Adopting the Gregorian Calendar (18th Century)=== | ===Adopting the Gregorian Calendar (18th Century)=== | ||
*'''1699:''' Sweden decides to adopt the Gregorian calendar in 1700, but instead of a one-time correction, they opt for a gradual 11-year adjustment, removing a day per year (except for 1701-10). This creates a unique "Old Style + 1 day" calendar, causing communication chaos with other countries. | *'''1699:''' Sweden decides to adopt the Gregorian calendar in 1700, but instead of a one-time correction, they opt for a gradual 11-year adjustment, removing a day per year (except for 1701-10). This creates a unique "Old Style + 1 day" calendar, causing communication chaos with other countries. | ||
*''' | *'''Swedish Calendar 1700-1712:''' Between February 29, 1700 (Julian) and February 29, 1712 (Julian), the Swedish government used its own "Swedish Calendar". As part of the transition from the Swedish Calendar back to the Julian calendar in 1712, the month of February in 1712 has 30 days. | ||
*'''1740 & 1844:''' Sweden adopts German Protestant methods for Easter dating and later, in 1844, finally aligns with Gregorian Easter rules.<ref>Hans Högman. "Change of Calendars - Sweden", http://www.hhogman.se/change-of-calendars-sweden.htm, accessed 14 December 2023.</ref> | |||
*'''1740 & 1844:''' Sweden adopts German Protestant methods for Easter dating and later, in 1844, finally aligns with Gregorian Easter rules | *'''Adoption of the Gregorian Calendar (1753):''' The Swedish government began using the Gregorian calendar on February 18, 1753. Prior to that, they used the Julian calendar. Thus, 18 Feb 1753 became 1 Mar 1753 in the new Gregorian calendar. | ||
*'''Challenges and Transition:''' Some rural areas, particularly those with strong traditional ties, initially resisted the change to the Gregorian calendar, clinging to older practices for some time. Over the centuries, Sweden's calendar continued to evolve, with holidays and observances being added or removed. Today, the country uses a standardized version of the Gregorian calendar, similar to most of the world. | *'''Challenges and Transition:''' Some rural areas, particularly those with strong traditional ties, initially resisted the change to the Gregorian calendar, clinging to older practices for some time. Over the centuries, Sweden's calendar continued to evolve, with holidays and observances being added or removed. Today, the country uses a standardized version of the Gregorian calendar, similar to most of the world. | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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[[Category:Sweden]][[Category:Dates and Calendars]] | [[Category:Sweden]][[Category:Dates and Calendars]] | ||