The first Swedish Lucia Day was declared in Stockholm in 1927. Today, Lucia is celebrated at home, in daycare centers, and in schools on the morning of December 13. Lucia and her bridesmaids sing Christmas and Lucia songs in old-age homes and hospitals. Even the Nobel Prize winners at the Grand Hôtel are awakened with song on that morning. (more…)

In the evening of April 30th bonfires are lit all over Sweden to mark the end of winter and the beginning of spring. People gather by the light and heat of the fire to listen to choirs performing a number of traditional spring songs. Especially in university towns like Uppsala and Lund, the traditions (more…)

Sofiero Helsingborg

This year a new Christmas market opens at Jordberga castle, east of Trelleborg and Glimmingehus at Österlen is resuming the tradition of Christmas preparations at the castle. Kulturen in Lund is dedicating an extra day for Christmas preparations this year too. (more…)

Midsummer Celebration in Sweden is coming up. Friday (always a Friday) on June 25 when the day light will stay all night long and the May Pole will be seen all over the country. Many women wear a flower wreath on their heads and some people dress in traditional folk costumes. (more…)

‘A BREATHE OF FRESH AIR AT CHRISTMAS’ allows you to not only enjoy Stockholm’s traditional and cosy atmosphere at Christmas but also to experience its remarkable nature. The trip includes visits to Stockholm’s traditional Christmas markets, the chilly Ice Bar and a touch of sightseeing. Plus the unique experience of heading out to the exotic archipelago and breathing the fresh sea air and enjoying the wild nature. A lavish Christmas table awaits you back at the respected hotel.

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If you do not have the time to visit Sweden during our cherished traditional festivities e.g Midsummer, Cray Fish Parties and Christmas Celebration, here is a solution! (more…)

Malmö

Planners for Christmas Tours to Sweden will need the list for markets and events, so here is a link to the complete list at the tourist board. My personal favourites would be e.g: (more…)

Halloween in Copenhagen Tivoli (9-19 October 2009)  is dominated, of course, by pumpkins, but also by traditional harvest paraphernalia. A visit to the Tivoli in  is always an adventure and only a jump away from Malmö and Sweden. They never let you down when it comes to traditional holiday festivities with the genuine atmosphere.

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Christmas  is a magical time. In December, Christmas markets fall into the “must do” category, with their steaming hot mulled wine, home made Christmas sweets and beautiful handicrafts. Malmö will benefit from Copenhagen, and Tivoli Garden is a must on the Danish side of the sound. (more…)

A tast of Sweden in LA

In the heart of Los Angeles, California, just a stone’s throw from the glitter and glamour of Hollywood, is a small piece of Scandinavia. Olson’s Delicatessen and Gift Shop is owned and operated by Åke Ohlsson from Hjärnarp, Sweden. Growing up in southern Sweden, Ohlsson started his working career in the food business. (more…)