here are 12 of the biggest Swedish Christmas traditions you can incorporate into your own festivities in 2024. It's an opportunity to dive into a culture that not only appreciates delectable food ...

Swedish and American Christmas traditions offer unique holiday experiences. In Sweden, festivities begin with St. Lucia's Day on December 13, celebrating light during the dark winter with ...

We got together with Nils Höglander, Linus Karlsson and Erik Brännström to chat about some of their favourite Swedish Christmas traditions and began with the famous movie: Kalle Anka och hans ...

This tradition dates back to the 1960s when televisions were first popularised in Sweden. These TV sets only two channels, one of which played Disney cartoons at Christmas. When you picture a ...

Japanese Christmas traditions are not very strong, and I think Tomoko’s Catholic influences from her time in the US are more integrated into our celebrations. For example, opening presents on the 25th ...

In our last issue, I wrote about how we (many of us, at least) celebrate Christmas in Sweden. I went through it all, from Dec. 1 and Swedish Public Service’s advent calendar TV show, through the ...

He was a kind, popular diplomat and sorry to leave his Swedish friends. “However,” he said, “I shall return.” On Christmas Day, in high spirits, he gave a farewell party in the legation ...

Catalonia features the whimsical tradition of Caga Tió ... singing songs until it “poops” out treats on Christmas Eve. On December 13th, Sweden celebrates St. Lucia’s Day, where the ...

Explore unique Christmas traditions from around the world—fascinating customs from KFC dinners in Japan to summer barbecues in New Zealand.

The Chicago Blackhawks have their traditions, like a lot of teams, but interim head coach Anders Sorensen and assistant coach Derek King share one of their own. “The Swedish Christmas,” King ...