It isn’t really Christmas for my wife until she makes the traditional Swedish Christmas cookies that her grandmothers and their grandmothers made. Part of my wife’s joy is anticipating the ...

Historical houses are decorated for the season, and visitors can join craft workshops, participate in dancing games, and enjoy traditional Swedish Christmas dinners.

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 ...

The Christmas tree is decorated with traditional Swedish Christmas elves and gift wrapped candies. In honor of Santa Lucia, the children serve treats to the adults, followed by singing and dancing ...

Children will demonstrate folk dancing and lead the audience in traditional Christmas ring dances. A Julbord (Swedish Christmas dinner,) for a $10 donation, will be served beginning at noon with such ...

Traditional Swedish wooden clogs are made out of poplar or willow wood and are part of the national dress of Sweden. Though little is known about this specific shoe, it likely was made and worn in ...

Traditional Swedish Christmas food is similar to Easter and Midsummer food, with items like eggs and the ansjovis tinned sprats required for classic dish Janssons Temptation both considered essential.

Al Johnson's Restaurant in Door County is taking reservations for a Christmas season feast, Swedish-style Reservations are required at the Sister Bay restaurant for the Dec. 8 and 9 julbord, a ...

BERLIN (AP) — The smells of mulled wine, roasted almonds and hot bratwurst are wafting through the air across the German capital again, as the city’s more than 100 Christmas markets are ...

Swedish exchange student Selma Ivarsson integrates into the McCullough family in Windsor, celebrating American holidays like Thanksgiving and Christmas while sharing her Swedish traditions.

From delivering their gifts with a rhyme (a Swedish Christmas must) to candles in every room, here are 12 of the biggest Swedish Christmas traditions you can incorporate into your own festivities ...