Never come across Julmust? If you’ve ever been to Sweden around Christmas or Easter, or had a proper rummage in the IKEA food market, the …
Julmust: recipe Sweden’s Festive Christmas Soda
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SVT’s ‘Julkalender’: Sweden’s Beloved Christmas Advent Tradition
Since 1960, Swedish public broadcaster SVT has aired a special television series every day throughout the Advent season. Known as SVT’s Julkalender (or Christmas Calendar), …
Knutsdagen, the end of the Christmas season
Is your Christmas tree still up? In Britain, most of us will have taken down our festive decorations long before the start of the new …
Discover Stockholm’s Enchanting ‘Levande Julkalendern’: The Real-Life Advent Calendar
One of the most charming Advent calendars you’ll ever encounter is Stockholm’s Gamla Stan (Old Town) ‘Levande Julkalendern’—the real-life Advent calendar. This truly lively Advent …
Gingerbread houses exhibition in ArkDes, Stockholm
When I’m in Stockholm during December or early January, one Christmas tradition I never miss is the brilliant Pepparkakshus (gingerbread house) exhibition at ArkDes (the …
Ultimate Swedish mulled wine (Glögg) recipe: the warmer, richer alternative to Glühwein
A hot drink is a winter essential. In Sweden, the traditional choice during the colder months is glögg, the Scandinavian variation of mulled wine. While …
Bring the Swedish Jul Spirit Home: Your Essential Swedish Christmas Song Playlist
Longing for a taste of Sweden’s festive atmosphere (Jul) but can’t quite make the trip? Don’t worry, you can still soak up the Scandinavian Christmas …
Essential Swedish Christmas Vocabulary: Say ‘God Jul’ Like a Native
Happy Christmas! As the festive season is upon us, we hope you’re getting ready to make things wonderfully cosy at home and spend some quality …
The Ultimate Guide to the Swedish Julbord
The Julbord (literally: Christmas Table) is an expansive, traditional buffet that becomes immensely popular across Sweden during the festive season. Far more than just a …
Attending a Sankta Lucia Celebration in Lund: a magical experience at Kulturen’s Bosebo Church
Sankta Lucia, a beloved Swedish tradition, was firmly on my travel bucket list. So, when I discovered that an annual Lucia concert takes place in …