Traditions

The “julvärd”, What’s that ?

18.12.2024

We have already discussed Christmas markets, Christmas tables, and the televised Advent calendar on this blog, but in Sweden, there are many other ...

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"Julkalendern" – A Swedish Television Ritual

16.12.2024

The Swedish Advent calendar, called "Julkalendern," is an essential Christmas tradition (nearly an institution) introduced in the 1960s by ...

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The Feast of Saint Lucia in Sweden

08.12.2024

The Feast of Saint Lucia, or Luciadagen in Swedish, is a deeply rooted and popular tradition in Sweden. Celebrated every year on December 13,...

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10 Julbord in Stockholm in December 2024

15.11.2024

The Julbord ("jul" means Christmas and "bord" means table) is Sweden’s traditional Christmas buffet. Unlike our formal and structured Christmas...

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10 Christmas Markets in Stockholm and Surroundings in December 2024

06.11.2024

Despite the somewhat oppressive darkness during this time, December is a magical month in Sweden, with its deeply rooted traditions and unique winter

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