If you happen to visit Sweden, you will probably notice the lack of curtains on the windows of most houses.
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Many Swedes do not even use light, translucent curtains, let alone thick curtains. Why is this happening? There is a simple explanation: the kingdom still formally has a law adopted in the 17th century, which prohibits covering windows with curtains.
The law was created so that residents could see that their neighbors were living within their means, and the royal guard could look in the windows to maintain order. Although the law is now only formally maintained and its implementation is not mandatory, many Swedes still follow it.
There is another historical reason why Swedes do not curtain their windows. In the past, many Swedish men were fishermen and returned home late, often in the dark. In the absence of street lighting, they could get lost. Women helped them by placing candles on the windowsills, which served as “beacons.” Having curtains around candles increased the risk of fire. That's why many people abandoned curtains back then.
The tradition of using “beacons” continues to this day. True, good lanterns are often used instead of candles. We should not forget that Sweden is a northern country. In winter, daylight hours are only 6 hours.
Many Swedes don't like ceiling lights. They prefer to use table lamps, believing that this creates a more comfortable atmosphere in the house. It is necessary to compensate for the lack of light by abandoning curtains.
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