The Christmas tree, the decorations, Advent Stars and candle sticks, wrapping paper for the gifts and soon.. the jultomte. All about the first Christmas trees, the decorations, Advent Stars and "Kalle Anka" on TV, a tradition every Christmas. And, why is Christmas so red? More»

Christmas stalks, market day and beer: In the old days Tomas Day, December 21, was an important way station. More»

The Lucia celebration is something that Swedes themselves, and also the rest of the world consider as the most typical Swedish tradition. ..typically Swedish today, but is really international when you look at the background and development of the tradition. Additionally, our customs around Lucia are among the most complicated of the year. More»

It's a festivity when we do everything in our power to spend time with family and friends. More»

The Season of Advent - almost as important as Lucia in Sweden is the season of Advent, the four weeks leading up to Christmas. More»

This year on Sunday, November 30, just after Thanksgiving, the time had come to light the first candle of Advent. The four Sundays of Advent are just as important as Lucia in Sweden. Advent - the four weeks leading up to Christmas. More»

There’s no better time than Christmas time to get your feet wet when it comes to trying out Scandinavian traditions. Just like in America, Scandinavian Christmas celebrations have become more secular events during recent decades, opening up this festive time of year for everyone to enjoy, regardless of faith, nationality, or background. Leave it to the Scandinavians to know best how to brighten the darkest time of the year – after all, they’re pros! More»

Swedes are celebrating 'Allhelgonahelgen' while Americans observe Halloween this weekend. More»

Foreign tourists visiting in August say that crayfish parties are the closest a Swede gets to really letting loose. Nowhere is the crayfish so ardently worshipped as in Sweden and August and September offer opportunities to sample the delicacy in the U.S.. More»

Crayfish, crawfish, in Swedish simply kraftor [kr'ef:tor] Checklist, how to create your own. More»

Sweden is known for its various seafood specialties, especially in the late summer when certain crustaceans are mature and fresh. More»

..music, dance and the long hours of sunlight and joy. Is there anything prettier than Swedish Midsummer? Is there anything more Swedish than a maypole? 'Svensk Midsommar' - the traditions, the table and a selection of the most popular recipes. More»

The symbols, the food, the traditions, starting on Palm Sunday. More»

The holy days before Easter have a unique history in Sweden. More»

Epiphany, which is 12 days after Christmas on January 6, marks the end of Christmas. In Scandinavia, however, celebrations continue for another week after Epiphany. Swedes in particular stretch out the festivities for another week until January 13, which is the Swedish name day of Knut. More»