Although the main event is celebrated on Christmas Eve, Swedes know that waiting and preparing is half the fun. On Advent Sunday (four Sundays before Christmas), the first of four candles is lit to ...

When it comes to baked goods, minimalist design and baby names, the Swedes just do things right. OK, I might be a bit biased, since I’m Swedish myself. Nevertheless, I’m eager to share how our ...

Inside: Learn about Christmas in Sweden with a printable Christmas in Sweden cut-and-paste worksheet and activity ideas. We have had so much fun learning about Christmas celebrations in different ...

Bishop Hill hosts its annual Swedish Christmas Market. It’s called Julmarknad. Todd DeDecker shares why it’s important to keep these traditions alive.

Christmas traditions vary around the world. For example, in Sweden the whole country basically shuts down to watch a 1958 Donald Duck holiday special? Would you like to know more about Swedish ...