Would you like to know more about Swedish Christmas? Jocke from the still-going ... like The Tomte (their not-so-nice version of Santa), St. Lucia’s Day (December 13), the Gävlebocken (a ...

That’s "Merry Christmas" in Swedish. My name's Danny Robins ... pulled by two goats – like a rock 'n' roll pagan version of Santa’s reindeers. The town of Gävle in Northern Sweden takes ...

On the 20th day of Christmas my true love gave to me… Wait, what? Yes, Christmas officially lasts until January 13th in Sweden. The Local's Paul O'Mahony explains why. Christmas has twelve days and ...

The Official Hometown of Santa Claus Rovaniemi, nestled in the heart of the Arctic Circle, proudly holds the title as Santa ...

A top Swedish official involved in the coronavirus response has defended a Christmas holiday in the Canary Islands in the face of heavy criticism. Dan Eliasson is head of the civil contingencies ...

The Swedish Christmas Fair is the perfect place to sample delicious Scandinavian food and have a drink of glgg. Check off your gift list with imported handmade crafts, unique Christmas decor ...

A day after Belgium warned against eating Christmas trees, Swedish officials said that the needles can be safely used to make butter and other products -- as long as the trees are young and wild.

BENZONIA — Ingemar and Lisa Johansson will present “Christmas Celebration in Sweden: A Musical Lecture” at 4 p.m. on Dec. 12, at Mills Community House. The lecture will feature music and ...

Special Christmas concerts and events are scheduled throughout December, while Santa’s grotto is an understandable ... town of Stockholm, Sweden. Although the market is more compact than some ...