Easter or Påsk, a Swedish tradition of traditions
After Christmas and Midsummer, Easter is probably the most celebrated holiday of the year in Sweden. READ MORE »
Preparing for Easter
The holy days before Easter have a unique history in Sweden. READ MORE »
See the Vikings Begin
Now in the Pacific Northwest and coming to Minneapolis in May. READ MORE »
Spicing Up Waffle Day
March 25 is Waffle Day vaaffeldagen, the day for eating waffles ... waffles with whipped cream and jam are being served almost anywhere you go. Now for the de luxe versions. READ MORE »Premium
Waffles for Our Lady
Waffle Day is Monday. End of March brings out the urge for waffles in Swedes, a sweet tradition created through, well, a mispronunciation. READ MORE »
Celebrating Strong Swedish Women
In observance of the International Women's Day: Swedish history seen from a woman's perspective READ MORE »
These Brave Women ...
International Women’s Day will soon celebrate its 101st birthday. It is celebrated on March 8 all over the world, paying special attention to women’s achievements. READ MORE »
Early spring in Sweden?
A first sighted: Every spring, thousands of cranes pass through Lake Hornborga for a final stop along their migratory route, making it the home of one of the largest bird gatherings in the world. READ MORE »
Happy Valentine's Day
The perfect gift for your special Valentine .. Life made Sweder - give a home delivery subscription to America's Swedish newspaper. READ MORE »
Orienteering: It's all about finding your way
Orienteering is a sport that mirrors the Scandinavian spirit - a love of the outdoors, a rational approach to detail and a respect for healthy competition. READ MORE »Premium
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Viidat - The Sami national day
The national day of the Sami is the 6th of February and has been celebrated since 1992. READ MORE »
Happy Fat Tuesday and Mardi Gras!
Semlan (in Stockholm), fastlagsbulle in Skaane and fettisdagsbulle in other parts of the country ..
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How are those New Year's resolutions going?
The way you formulate your resolution makes you more or less likely to be successful. READ MORE »
Wishing readers, clients, friends,
with a world of thanks for our time together in 2018 - happy New Year and all the best for 2019! READ MORE »
Fourth Sunday of Advent
Almost as important as Lucia in Sweden and this year with only one day to the traditional day of the Christmas Feast in Sweden - Christmas Eve, Dec. 24. READ MORE »
Christmas in Sweden: Holiday like no other
It's a festivity when we do everything in our power to spend time with family and friends. READ MORE »
A tale of Christmas
One of our readers shares his memories from a Christmas with friends in Sweden - imagine a scene from Ingmar Bergman's Fanny and Alexander. READ MORE »Premium
Tomasdagen, Tomas Day, Dec. 21.
Christmas stalks, market day and beer: In the old days Tomas Day, December 21, was an important way station. READ MORE »
Swedish Christmas Treats
Pepparkakor - regular ginger snaps. White gingersnaps. Ice chocolate. Knäck. Not without my wiener nougat! Saffron pears. READ 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. READ MORE »
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'Lussekatter' the recipe and saffron from Gotland..
What would a Swedish Christmas – not to mention Lucia – be without saffron? READ MORE »
Lesser known about Lucia celebrations
In western Sweden it was also customary that the autumn work should be finished the night before Lucia. READ MORE »
A kudos for volunteers
Every volunteer, spending time and effort, is a piece of the puzzle that is Swedish America at Christmas. READ MORE »
It's not too late
to make someone's life Sweder this Christmas. Make your favorite relative, friend, neighbor or colleague happy. READ MORE »
Advent
The first Sunday of Advent is just as important as Lucia in Sweden. Advent - the four weeks leading up to Christmas. READ 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. READ MORE »
Season of Light
The Season of Advent - almost as important as Lucia in Sweden is the season of Advent, the four weeks leading up to Christmas. READ MORE »
A corporate perk at Christmas
Even in the business world, one of the more traditional Christmas events is an employer's thanks to his employees: the Julbord. READ MORE »Premium
Retro Swedish Christmas breads
What's old is new again: Christmas baking for the Julhög READ MORE »Premium
The Swedish Christmas table
You may think the foods on the Christmas dinner table have been unchanged since ancient times, but most of them made their entry as late as the 20th century. Every new generation sets its mark on the food for Christmas and redefines the traditions. READ MORE »Premium
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The American Thanksgiving
Our 146th Thanksgiving in the U.S. For our readers outside the U.S., here’s a brief history of the American Thanksgiving: READ MORE »
Christmas in Swedish America 2018
Find a Swedish celebration near you through our comprehensive guide, covering all of Sweden in America. READ MORE »
Father's Day in Sweden
The second Sunday of November is Fars dag (Father's Day) in Sweden, this year on this coming Sunday, Nov. 11. READ MORE »
Fika (pronounced fee-kuh)
While the Swedish word is making its way into vernacular English, we should hope its concept takes hold in the U.S., too.
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A thousand years of the julbord
With the month of December we face a collection of important annual rituals and remarkable meals. Common to all of them, from glögg mingles to corporate holiday parties, is they contribute to a loaded Christmas atmosphere that can only be redeemed in the perhaps most unusual meal that Swedish food culture can boast: Julbord, the traditional Christmas table. READ MORE »Premium
September... fall season kickoff
Summer isn't over but 'Glad arbetsdag' - Happy Labor Day weekend to one and all! READ MORE »
Labor Day
America's Labor Day, marking the end of summer, has everything to do with the international celebration on May 1 .. READ MORE »
Sweden's summer party season
Some lucky Swedes can attend (at least) three parties during the late summer season as crayfish, fermented herring, and eel all make an appearance during the month of August – with parties in their honor filling up the calendar through early autumn. READ MORE »
Swedish traditions: 'Kraftskivan' - your own crayfish party
Crayfish, crawfish, in Swedish simply kraftor [kr'ef:tor] Checklist, how to create your own. READ MORE »
Swedish late summer traditions near you
When the long days of summer begin to wane, Swedes everywhere celebrate a century-old love affair with a clawed crustacean. READ MORE »
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