A Swedish Midsummer!
'Svensk Midsommar' - the traditions, the table and a selection of the most popular recipes. READ MORE »
Midsummer 101
A Swedish midsummer is "endless" summer with sun, fun, great food, flowers, dancing and joy ... a piece of Swedish culture to be proud of. READ 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. READ MORE »
Små grodorna - The little frogs
No Swedish Midsummer can be celebrated without them. READ MORE »
The Herring lovers' cake
The most popular kind of herring for Midsummer is the Matjes herring and over 1,500 tons will be served this weekend. READ MORE »
Swedish National Day celebrations in the U.S.
Nationaldags Firande 2019 - celebrations on Sweden's National Day may be low-key when compared with our July 4 in the U.S., but there are celebrations in many parts of Swedish America! READ MORE »
'Mors Dag' - Mother's Day in Sweden
Here in the U.S. on May 12, in Sweden on May 26. With the exception of florists not a big day for merchants in Sweden; Flowers, a drawing and extra attention does it. READ MORE »
Swedish Midsummer in America 2019
Scandinavian summer celebrations: The most comprehensive listing of where you can celebrate a 'Svensk Midsommar' in the United States. READ MORE »
Rulltårta med hallon och citronfyllning
I USA kallas de Swiss eller jelly rolls men vi svenskar har valt ett namn som går väl ihop med själva baktekniken. READ MORE »
Rhubarb strawberry blossom
From our friends at Swedish Crown Bakery in Anoka, Minnesota comes this delicious rhubarb strawberry muffin recipe. READ MORE »
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Rulltårta on 'Hembakatdagen'
May 6 is Day of the Home-baked in Sweden and here's a must-add to your list of quick and easy desserts or ultimate picnic take-along. READ MORE »
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 »
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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 »
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
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 »
Swedish Christmas Treats
Pepparkakor - regular ginger snaps. White gingersnaps. Ice chocolate. Knäck. Not without my wiener nougat! Saffron pears. 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 »
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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 »
'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 »
It's not too late
to make someone's life Sweder this Christmas. Make your favorite relative, friend, neighbor or colleague happy. 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 »
Advent
The first Sunday of Advent is just as important as Lucia in Sweden. Advent - the four weeks leading up to Christmas. 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 »
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 »
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
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