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xoxosweden.com / News / Traditions

A Swedish Easter, the start of Holy Week

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

Preparing for Easter

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

What does Knut have to do with the holidays?

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»

A traditional Swedish Christmas

The Christmas tree, the decorations, Advent Stars and candle sticks, wrapping paper for the gifts and soon.. the tomte. More»

Swedish Lucia, the Queen of Light

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»

Advent

This year on Sunday, December 1 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»

The American Thanksgiving

Our 153rd Thanksgiving in the U.S. For our readers outside the U.S., here’s a brief history of the American Thanksgiving: The first Thanksgiving on American soil goes back to the first Pilgrims and their second year, 1621, at the settlement in Plymouth, Massachusetts. More»

Swedish Christmas Treats

Pepparkakor - regular ginger snaps; strongly addictive and a classic. White gingersnaps. Ice chocolate. Knäck. Not without my wiener nougat! Saffron pears. More»

A Swedish Midsummer!

..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»

Happy 'Scandinavian' Thanksgiving in America!

The fourth Thursday of each November is a time of migration all over the United States. More»

The quick and easy Glogg Party

Any of the four Sundays of Advent is a perfect excuse for putting together your own party. More»

6:e Juni, Nationaldagen

Sweden's National Day is June 6. Only since the early 20th century has it been considered the Day of the Swedish Flag, becoming a national holiday as late as 2004. More»

Easter or Påsk, a Swedish tradition of traditions

Wherever you are and on FaceTime, Zoom, Skype or phone, wishing you and yours a safe and healthy, happy Easter. More»

Tomasdagen, Tomas Day, Dec. 21.

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

Glad Första Advent - Happy First of Advent!

Second only to Sankta Lucia, after Christmas itself, is the time spent in preparation for this important holiday season - during what's known as Advent. More»