Updated: September 2026 | What do you really know about Lucia? On December 13, white-clad Lucias, maids and star boys march through Sweden, with candles in their hands and familiar songs. But the tradition is much more varied than it seems. Here we offer 15 interesting facts about Lucia – from a Catholic saint and a dangerous night of Lucia to male Lucias, wild youth antics and a song from Naples.
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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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Updated: September 2026 | Christmas markets in Sweden offer everything from old-fashioned Christmas among historic farms to castle environments, medieval alleys and millions of Christmas lights. We have visited the Christmas markets at Skansen, in Gamla stan and in Kosta ourselves, and have also been to several of the other locations during other seasons. Here we recommend 12 cozy Christmas markets in Sweden – from Skåne in the south to Gammelstad in the north.
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Updated: October 2026 | Crayfish feast in Sweden is a beloved tradition with crayfish, dill, funny hats and maybe the occasional schnapps song. But when is it really time for crayfish feast? What do we usually eat and drink – and why do we celebrate in this special way? We have delved into the history of crayfish feast and Swedish traditions.
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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 consists mainly of home cooking based on potatoes, meat, fish and berries, often flavoured with dill, cream and lingonberries. In addition, there are many delicious delicacies in the form of game, fish and mushrooms. In this article, we list 25 Swedish main courses as well as starters, desserts and desserts.
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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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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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Updated: September 2026 | Who was Staffan Stalledräng really? Why did he water his five foals, and how did a Christian martyr from Jerusalem end up in our Swedish Lucia processions? The story of Staffan contains both saints and legends, horses and knights – and even a roasted rooster that started crowing.
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Updated: September 2026 | Why is it really called Christmas present? Why did Swedish children in the past receive packages from a Christmas goat, why do people hang Christmas stockings by the fireplace and why was the very first Christmas present of the year not a big success? Here we have collected 15 interesting facts about Christmas presents – from old joke gifts and Christmas gift rhymes to Tomteboda and modern packages.
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