How to close a letter in Swedish.
January 30, 2012
More of a dilemma than you'd think at first glance. READ MORE »
Old traditions rule in the driver's seat
January 18, 2012
A recent Swedish poll shows that women are in the driver's seat only three times out of 10. READ MORE »
For the love of 'smoer'
January 12, 2012
..made by churning fresh or fermented cream or milk, butter (from the Latin 'butyrum') was in olden times a luxury and created many an expression in Swedish. READ MORE »
'Trettondedag Jul'
January 01, 2012
Today is Epiphany – what used to be similar to today's Halloween in the 19th century... READ MORE »
SWEA LA Christmas Fair
December 21, 2011
The SWEA Los Angeles chapter held its Christmas Fair with Lucia pageant at the Shrine Auditorium and Expo on December 4. READ MORE »
God Jul - Hyvaa Joulua - Gledelig Jol
December 21, 2011
Jultomten (Swedish) - Santa Claus - Julemanden (Danish), Joulupukki (Finnish), Jólasveinn (Icelandic), Julenissen (Norwegian). Christmas is and was for a long time one of the most important Holidays of the year in all of Scandinavia.
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From all of us to all of you
December 21, 2011
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Christmas in Sweden: Holiday like no other.
December 19, 2011
It’s a festivity when we do everything in our power to spend time with family and friends. READ MORE »
Lucia, the Queen of Light
December 12, 2011
The Lucia celebration is something that Swedes themselves, and also the rest of the world consider as the most typical Swedish tradition. READ MORE »
Lesser known about Lucia celebrations
December 12, 2011
In western Sweden it was also customary that the autumn work should be finished the night before Lucia. READ MORE »
Lucia Songs
December 11, 2011
Usually the strongest memory of every Nobel Prize winner from his visit in Stockholm besides the prize itself, is the early morning visit by Sweden's Lucia and her maidens. READ MORE »
Christmas trivia for the inquiring mind
December 09, 2011
In Sweden, Christmas is by law a time of civil peace READ MORE »
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Christmas Smörgåsbord "Julbordet"
December 08, 2011
One of our readers shares his memories from a Christmas with friends in Sweden—imagine a scene from Ingmar Bergman's Fanny & Alexander. READ MORE »
How to make a smaellkaramell
December 07, 2011
The "smällkaramell," probably the most favorite homemade Christmas ornament in Sweden. It is pretty and long-lasting, if you treat it with care. Here's how to make it. READ MORE »
The Swedish Christmas
December 02, 2011
Christmas in Sweden, as in other countries, is a mixture of old and new, religious and secular, native and foreign, according to the Swedish professor of folklore Jan-Öjvind Swahn. READ MORE »
Pass the ketchup.
December 01, 2011
During the holidays, many families come together around the dinner table to enjoy traditional meals from recipes passed down through generations. It's no secret some Scandinavian dishes are unique and appeal to only us die hard Swedes. This article looks at the humorous side of one family's insistence on making potatiskorv in order to carry on the family tradition. READ MORE »
'Advent' in Sweden - waiting for Arrival.
November 20, 2011
Almost as important as Lucia in Sweden, is the season of Advent, the four weeks leading up to Christmas. READ MORE »
Tomasdagen - Tomas Day, Dec. 21.
November 20, 2011
Christmas stalks, market day and beer: In the old days Tomas Day, December 21, was an important way station on the way to the Christmas holiday itself. READ MORE »
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Christmas in Scandinavia
November 18, 2011
There’s no better time than Christmas time to get your feet wet when it comes to trying out Scandinavian traditions. Just like in America, Scandinavian Christmas celebrations have become more secular events during recent decades, opening up this festive time of year for everyone to enjoy, regardless of faith, nationality, or background. Leave it to the Scandinavians to know best how to brighten the darkest time of the year – after all, they’re pros! READ MORE »
October 13 in history.
October 13, 2011
What happened on today’s date – October 13 – in history? Let’s have a look. READ MORE »
Prayers must be part of 'Skolavslutning'
September 28, 2011
The church demands a prayer to be included when school's out for summer in Granna, Sweden. READ MORE »
Lucia Songs
September 18, 2011
Usually the strongest memory of every Nobel Prize winner from his visit in Stockholm besides the prize itself, is the early morning visit by Sweden's Lucia and her maidens. READ MORE »
Swedish men clean more
September 07, 2011
Swedish women spend less time doing housework and more at their job, while men do just the opposite - they work less and clean more. Well, almost. READ MORE »
Scandinavian Summer Festivals in America
August 08, 2011
Hats off to the organizers of the 2011 Scandinavian Folk Festival in Jamestown, NY July 15-17! Still ample opportunity for you to get 'your fill of Scandinavia' in the U.S. READ MORE »
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