A Swedish tomte, the modern incarnation. Photo: Christine Olsson/TT Say hello to the man all Swedish kids want to knock on the door on Christmas Eve. Yes, and the bearer of gifts in these parts is as ...

As an annual holiday tradition, Lena Norrman sets out a bowl of porridge to please the tomte — a folkloric elf-like character who visits children on Christmas Eve. Norrman, who is the University of ...

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 ...

Ready to dive into Christmas Swedish style - or just want to know what it's all about? Welcome to The Local's Guide to Swedish Christmas. 'Nu är det jul igen', they all sing - but what does it mean?

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It might feel a bit early — or depressing, if the thought of winter makes you shiver — to make holiday plans. Nonetheless, the American-Swedish Institute (ASI) has announced details for its 75th ...