Moderation: A Swedish tradition

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Lagom is a Swedish concept that means doing things in moderation and only taking your fair share, so there’s enough left for everyone. In this favorite story from the vault, Bianca Hillier explores how it can be applied to life in Sweden.

This story originally aired on Feb. 28, 2025

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