The most reliable way to research your ancestry is by reading the documents and records of the time. Communal family trees or family trees made…
The myth about the stubborn Swedes Did you grow up hearing that your Swedish heritage was all about being stubborn and serious? It’s time to…
The Swedish midsummer has medieval roots Maybe you’ve heard of the Swedish celebration of Midsummer, or midsommar as we call it. Swedes often joke about…
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.
Scandinavia Did you know that Scandinavia only is three countries? Well, it depends on whom you ask. But Norway, Denmark and Sweden make up Scandinavia….
Swedes celebrate Luciadagen, St Lucy’s Day on December 13. It is an event in memory of the catholic saint Lucy, Lucia. Originally, St Lucy’s Day fell on winter solstice.