In the U.S. schools shut down, government closes and towns are ghost towns if even a little snow falls. Mostly driven by their mal-practice culture more than anything else as I do believe that most Americans are just as equipped as Swedes are to handle snow.
It takes a lot to stop a Swede due to snow. Today, in Stockholm, I have to admit that we have not been infallible. Most of our public transportation has shut down, schools have asked parents to pick up their children and many people are stranded. Flights cannot land nor take off at Stockholm's airport, again very unusual.
I hope that the inclement weather today shatters our shyness and encourages everyone to help their fellow man and neighbor. If you have a snow blower, offer a neighbor a helping hand. If your colleague cannot get home today, offer your home. If you have a car that gets through the snow, pick up those stranded along the way. Today is not the day to be a solitary and reserved Swede.
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