Eurovision Song Contest/Melodifestivalen

Americans always make fun of Europe because they are 10 years behind in the music...This may the reason why.

If you are an American, you know you lived in Europe way too long when you begin to like the Eurovision Song Contest.

To those who do not know what that is, it is a friendly song contest between European countries. Each country competes with an original song in their own language or in English. To most Americans who are familiar with this contest, know that the songs sound a little outdated. Abba was the shining group that won in the 70's and put Sweden on the map. This publicity from the ESC gives international attention and fans. It has a voting system similar to American Idol, where people text or call to vote. There is also a jury that has a separate vote.

My kids love it! It is a big deal here, and they love the music. They have been singing the songs all week. I love how they comment on which songs they think are the best and get all disappointed when the group or singer they like doesn't win. It's hilarious! Who would have thought that a 5 and 3 year old would know what is good.

Well, for some eerie reason, they KNOW! Because all the songs they liked went on to the finals for Melodifestivalen. Morgan could hear a song once and remember the chorus. I guess it has to be catchy to win.