Perhaps the most iconic Midsummer tradition is the dance around the maypole (majstang). This large wooden pole, adorned with ...

Sweden has one of the highest numbers of official holidays in Europe. Today there are 13 official public holidays in Sweden, and despite being a largely secular country, nine have their history in ...

Swedish and American Christmas traditions offer unique holiday experiences. In Sweden, festivities begin with St. Lucia's Day on December 13, celebrating light during the dark winter with ...

Sweden has tightened its citizenship requirements, including stricter language tests, longer residency periods, and a ...

had some reservations about the film's depictions of Swedish culture. "It has to be said: surely this is about cultural appropriation? I have nothing against the idea of gamely borrowing from ...

We got together with Nils Höglander, Linus Karlsson and Erik Brännström to chat about some of their favourite Swedish Christmas traditions and began with the famous movie: Kalle Anka och hans ...