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…
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.
Is there anything more personal than eating traditions? Traditional Swedish Christmas food has a different meaning for all Swedes and descendants of Swedes. Here is…
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…