Sankta Lucia in Sweden Posted by Marcus Cederström on Dec 13, 2011
A couple of years ago, we wrote about the Lucia tradition in Sweden. But with it being the 13th of December yet again, it was time to give a quick refresher course. The Lucia tradition involves a woman dressed in white with a crown of candles upon her head. Following her are several young boys…
Fika. Swedish Style. Posted by Marcus Cederström on Dec 12, 2011
After several years in Sweden and a move back to the United States, I realized I had picked up quite a few habits. Some decidedly Swedish. Like taking my shoes off every time I enter someone’s home. It’s just a nice thing to do in my opinion and it ensures that all of that gunk…
An all time favorite conversation starter :) Posted by Katja on Dec 11, 2011
Generally speaking, a good conversation starter is the weather. And so it can be good to have some good phrases up you sleeve. “Visst är det fint väder idag?” Isn’t it nice weather today? “Fint” is the adjective, but can be substituted for a number of other words as well, depending on what you want…
Julskinkan – the centerpiece of the Swedish julbord Posted by jennie on Dec 8, 2011
Warning: If you don’t like the look of meat being prepared, you should probably stop reading now! I assume all you fellow Sweden lovers are familiar with our buffet style habit of eating. Our beloved smörgåsbord comes out at Easter, at Midsummer’s eve and most importantly – at Christmas. This time of the year, our…
Snow in Swedish Posted by Stephen Maconi on Dec 7, 2011
After living in Sweden for a few winters, you’ll notice that a not-so-uncommon phenomenon is: snow! Well, chances are that if you know anything about Sweden at all, you at least know that it snows a lot here. Contrary to popular believe in certain parts of the world, it only snows here during the winter…
Lussekatter, Lussebullar and Lusselängd Posted by Katja on Dec 5, 2011
What would the thirteenth of December be without Lussekatter,Lussebullar ( practically the same thing) or a gorgeous lusselängd? For all of you who want to try making the Swedish Lussekatter this year, here is another recipe for you. It isn’t difficult at all, and very delicious. Lusselängd Makes about: 30 buns or two längder Ingredients…
The countdown to Christmas! Posted by jennie on Dec 1, 2011
Finally! December is here and today we are properly kicking off the countdown to Christmas. Well, this is not entirely true, since first of Advent was last Sunday (November 27) and that’s the day when most Swedes goes candles-and-stars-mental and decorate every window possible. You know the story, Sweden is pretty dark and miserably around…