Fika is a social institution in Sweden: it means having a break. Often a coffee break with colleagues, friends, dates or family. The word has rather ambiguous connotations and can mean anything from taking a break from work or other activities, to going on a date. This practice of taking a break, typically with a cinnamon roll or some biscuits or cakes, or sometimes a sandwich or a fruit on the side, is central to Swedish life and is regularly enjoyed by the government.
