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Swedish immigrant Alma 1869-1932

1800· 1860s· 1870s· 1880s· 1890s· 1900· 1900s· 1910s· 1920s· 1930s· Swedish Life Stories· YouTube

Alma spent most of her adult life in Manchester, New Hampshire. She died in 1932 and as far as I can tell she led a quite ordinary life and that’s what makes her interesting.

The Nordic countries vs Scandinavia

1300· 1800· 1900· Denmark· Finland· Iceland· Norway· Understanding Sweden

Scandinavia Did you know that Scandinavia only is three countries? Well, it depends on who you ask. But Norway, Denmark and Sweden make up Scandinavia. At least if you’re asking anyone from those countries. That’s the definition of Scandinavia in Scandinavia, so to speak. In the English speaking world, Scandinavia is often used for a […]

Two older women on a couch with a Christmas tree to the right and a mansonry heater to the left and tons of Victorian style decorations.

Christmas in Väne

1800· 1890s· 1900· 1900s· Älvsborg County· Christmas· Holidays and traditions· Västergötland

Today is the last day of Christmas in Sweden. January 13 is Twentieth Day Knut, when the Christmas tree is thrown out, the decorations are put away and the gingerbread house gets eaten. One last chance to come together and dance around the tree. The celebration is named by the plundering of the tree, julgransplundring. […]

A man holding a torch walking in deep snow.

Julotta

1900· 1910s· Christmas· Holidays and traditions· Östergötland County

Christmas Day in Sweden starts with julotta, an early Christmas service. Sometimes as early as 4 am. Here is Anders Magnus Andersson from Dalaryd, 65, on his way to julotta in Svinhult Parish, Östergötland County, in 1915.

A company of five in front of a Christmas tree.

Christmas in Sweden

1800· 1890s· 1900· 1900s· Christmas· Holidays and traditions

Merry Christmas! The Swedish-Norwegian flag and a cup of coffee at the turn of the century. A doll and a book for the girl. Christmas Eve is when gifts are exchanged in Sweden.

A man and a woman at a Christmas tree

Christmas Tree Decoration

1900· 1910s· Bohuslän· Christmas· Gothenburg and Bohus County· Holidays and traditions· Landskap

Decorating the Christmas tree with garlands and style. This Swedish couple is likely to be Hjalmar Flodstrand in Munkedal and his wife. From Foss Parish, Gothenburg and Bohus County around 1910.

Lucia

1900· 1910s· Bohuslän· Christmas· Gothenburg and Bohus County· Holidays and traditions

Glad Lucia! Swedes celebrate Saint Lucy’s Day on December 13. With candles in their hair, songs, and saffron buns. One of these women was Hulda Sundberg. They were photographed in 1914 by Ingeborg Enander, who had a studio in Stenungsund, Gothenburg and Bohus County.

Christmas Card 1906

1900· 1900s· Christmas· Holidays and traditions

A Swedish Christmas card from 1906 with a line from the still popular song “Now it’s Christmas again.” Chain dances have been a part of Christmas celebrations since at least the 17th century.

Julhalm

1900· 1900s· Älvsborg County· Christmas· Holidays and traditions· Västergötland

All is set for Christmas! The traditional Swedish Christmas straw on the floors (julhalm) must have brought welcome warmth to the cottages. In the middle of the room is the Yule Goat, the bringer of gifts before Santa. From Hudene Parish, Älvsborg County in 1903.

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