I have been doing research on Swedish midsummer and I just wanted feedback on what topics I should include before posting more detailed information. Some of my topics are:
– brief history/background of midsummer
– traditions
– food/drinks
– dances/music
– why it’s so much more popular in Sweden than in other countries
– brief background of midsummer celebrations in other countries (Denmark, Britain)
– midsummer celebration in NY (both in Battery park and Throgsneck)
So far I am planning to interview the owner of a Swedish candy store that just opened in the West Village, though I don’t think he’ll want me to record him. I am also planning to video tape an interview with my mom. I will also create a survey to send to all the Swedish people I know. Hopefully I will be able to get in touch with someone from the Swedish Club in Throgsneck as well. I would also probably be able to interview people from the Swedish Consulate who are involved in organizing the midsummer celebration in Battery Park every year. Please let me know if you have any suggestions. Thanks!
