Orange, green, white, tiny and gigantic. Pumpkins are part of autumn and appear everywhere, from vegetable counters and restaurant menus to Halloween celebrations and imaginative decorations. But pumpkins are much more than autumn decorations. Did you know that they are among the oldest cultivated plants known to man, that they are botanically classified as berries and that there are people who compete in paddling in giant hollowed-out pumpkins?
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The cinnamon bun has followed us from childhood kitchens to cafes, work meetings and travels – and sometimes all the way to friends on the other side of the world. But how Swedish is it really, who came up with Cinnamon Bun Day and how did cinnamon from the other side of the world end up in perhaps our most beloved coffee bun? Here are 30 things about the cinnamon bun that made us see the little bun with completely new eyes.
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In Sweden, we associate Easter with herring, eggs and maybe a piece of lamb. But in other parts of the world, the Easter table looks very different. From sweet pastries in southern Europe to rich soups in eastern Europe, food reflects history, religion and local produce.
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Updated: September 2026 | New Year's is celebrated in many parts of the world, but the way to welcome the new year can look very different. In some places, people eat grapes at breakneck speed, in others they jump out of a chair, predict the future or take a walk with a suitcase. Here we offer 15 exciting New Year's traditions from around the world - and also tell you about some of our own New Year's celebrations abroad.
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As midnight approaches on New Year's Eve, the world is filled with fireworks, promises and hopes for a better year. In many places, extra special dinners are prepared, and in some parts of the world, special dishes or treats are also served to bring good luck or success in the coming year...
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The Swedish Christmas table is far from a uniform tradition, even though many of us today think of the same dishes in connection with Christmas celebrations, such as herring, meatballs and Christmas ham. In the past, conditions were much more varied in our long country, and to some extent, regional differences remain.
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Christmas is certainly a Christian holiday, but Christmas traditions also include a wild mix of folklore and pre-Christian winter rituals. Throughout Europe, Christmas stories are populated by witches, goats, demons and various mythical animals. Join us on a journey through Europe's darker, stranger and sometimes frightening Christmas traditions...
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Every year on 13 December, Sweden is filled with candlelight, white robes and familiar melodies. For many, Lucia is associated with childhood memories, school performances and early mornings in front of the television. But how old is this tradition really – and how much has it changed? And above all... what will Lucia celebrations look like in the future?
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The Christmas tree stands so green and beautiful in the cottage... No... not at my place, not for the last 30 years. I refuse to celebrate Christmas. In my childhood home, there were strict rules about Christmas decorations: where, when and how.
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Updated: October 2026 | Are you looking for a city weekend in December? Then there are plenty of European cities that offer Christmas lights, decorated squares, cozy restaurants and atmospheric Christmas markets. We recommend twelve cities that we have visited ourselves and that are perfect for a December trip – from medieval alleys in Tallinn to outdoor cafes by the Adriatic Sea in Split.
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