The Scandinavian potato dumplings are not associated with any religious holidays, as they have traditionally been a common-day food among the lower classes; however, they serve many important cultural roles, some of which are related to festivals. The kroppkaka, for example, has become an important regional symbol for the island of Öland, which the locals use to distinguish their food culture⁵. Tourists on the island in Sweden can purchase the popular and iconic kroppkakor in hot dog-like stands and shops⁵. College students from Öland attending the University of Lund even hold a feast every year called “The Greatest Kroppkaka,” which is meant to remind them of memories from home⁵. Similarly, the pitepalt in Piteå is celebrated by annual festivals dedicated to the dumpling itself called “paltkalas”³⁵.