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»
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»
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»
Pepparkakor - regular ginger snaps; strongly addictive and a classic. White gingersnaps. Ice chocolate. Knäck. Not without my wiener nougat! Saffron pears. 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 fourth Thursday of each November is a time of migration all over the United States. More»
The symbols, the food, the traditions, starting on Palm Sunday. More»
Any of the four Sundays of Advent is a perfect excuse for putting together your own party. More»
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»
Wherever you are and on FaceTime, Zoom, Skype or phone, wishing you and yours a safe and healthy, happy Easter. More»
The holy days before Easter have a unique history in Sweden. More»
Christmas stalks, market day and beer: In the old days Tomas Day, December 21, was an important way station. More»
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»
Swedes gear up for hunting season. As the summer comes to an end, fall inevitably draws nearer, and with fall comes the hunting season. The moose hunt is usually front-page news in Sweden when it begins in different parts of the country from early October. Almost 300,000 camouflaged Swedes – including the Swedish king! – migrate to the forests. More»
Culture and hunting in Sweden and the United States More»