Swedish christmas

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Saint Lucy's Day, or "Luciadagen," is celebrated on December 13 and marks a cherished tradition with children dressed in white, candles illuminating the festivities, and the scent of freshly baked saffron buns. The centerpiece of the celebration is the Lucia figure, often adorned with a crown of can

Powdered saffron gives this traditional Scandinavian bread its golden hue. Find it in specialty baking shops and online. See blog post for resources.

Swedish people do not celebrate Christmas day, gathering instead on Christmas Eve, for julbord a great smorgasbord or banquet, with starters (sillbord),

A simple, elegant Christmas Eve Smörgåsbord menu which both honors Swedish tradition and brings some fresh, modern dishes to the table. #christmas #scandinavian #swedish #smörgåsbord

You need a package of small paper cups (called knäckformar in Swedish)

🍪🇸🇪 Celebrate the holidays with these traditional Swedish Christmas Cookies! Perfectly spiced and lightly sweet, these festive cookies are a must-have for your holiday dessert table. 🎄 Whether you’re baking for a party or gifting homemade treats, these cookies will add a touch of Scandinavian magic to your Christmas! 👉 Save this recipe and start baking for the holiday season! #ChristmasCookies #SwedishCookies #HolidayBaking #FestiveTreats #ChristmasDesserts #HolidayRecipes

In a time when socialising outdoors in winter has become a thing - there's one particular piece of garden equipment that has exploded in Sc...

Learn about Christmas in Sweden. Get a recipe, some craft ideas and music from Sweden to add to your holiday celebration this year.