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Facts about Lucia - 15 things you (maybe) didn't know

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Did you know this about Lucia? Lucia is a great tradition and a very Swedish holiday. However, the background to the celebration is very diverse - and therefore interesting! Here we present 15 exciting facts about Lucia.

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Christmas rhymes - 25 tips for Christmas presents with rhymes

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Christmas rhymes, is that something you usually do? We've collected 25 suggestions for Christmas gifts along with as many Christmas rhymes ...

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Christmas markets in Sweden - 12 Christmas markets

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Christmas markets in Sweden! Autumn is getting darker and darker, but soon it's time for the Christmas markets to open up and offer lights and Christmas spirit. Here are some tips on 12 cosy Christmas markets in Sweden.

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Christmas markets in Europe - 12 cosy markets at Christmas time

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Christmas markets in Europe are what we're talking about today. We're already in November and it won't be long before Christmas markets are welcoming guests into the festive spirit. Here are some tips on 12 cosy Christmas markets in Europe.

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Crayfish in Sweden - when, what and why?

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Crayfish in Sweden - it's an important and beloved tradition, isn't it? But when is the right time for the feast, what can be served and why on earth do we do it the way we do? We've delved into yet another exciting Swedish tradition.

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Why do we celebrate Easter in Sweden? - resurrection and eggs

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Why do we celebrate Easter in Sweden? While many of us know that Easter is a Christian holiday, it's not entirely clear how the hares and the Easter rice come into play. We try to figure out why we celebrate Easter, why we eat eggs and why kids dress up as Easter bunnies.

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Swedish food - 25 classic Swedish dishes

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Swedish food and Swedish traditions in the kitchen! Yesterday, we started talking about our classic Swedish dishes and realised that there are lots which is typically Swedish. So today we're indulging in Swedish home cooking and Swedish delicacies. Which dishes do you like? Which ones do you usually eat? Which ones did you eat as a child?

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Valentine's Day - history and loving tips

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Valentine's Day is the day of love, celebrated on 14 February. But why do we really celebrate? And who was that Valentine? We also offer some insight into other countries' celebrations - and some loving tips. Wishing everyone a happy Valentine's Day!

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New Year's celebrations - a New Year's menu with 8 small dishes

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It was a New Year's menu with 8 small dishes at our friends' home. What a New Year celebration, and what a fantastic dining experience! Here is a picture gallery from the evening's dishes.

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Staffan Stalledräng - who was he really?

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We sing about Staffan Stalledräng at Lucia. But who was he really? Why did he water his feet and what does it have to do with Lucia? We have read up on and delved into the legends about Stephen.

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