Christmas is right around the corner, and for those who celebrate Christmas, preparations are in full swing. If you are celebrating with Scandinavians this year or simply just want some Christmas inspiration from the North, look no further.

Christmas is originally intended to be celebrated as a Christian holiday - each year celebrated to commemorate the day Jesus Christ was allegedly born. However, did you know that several of the Christmas traditions that many of us hold dear to our hearts are derived from long before Christianity was even born?

Before globalized Christmas traditions took hold, Nordic folklore featured man-eating cats, child-cooking trolls, and temperamental house spirits. Contemporary Christmas, whether celebrated in Stockholm or New York shares a remarkably uniform iconography: a jolly Santa in...

The capital has seen just 30 minutes of sunshine this month, matching conditions not experienced since 1934 Sweden is experiencing one of its darkest Decembers on record, with Stockholm logging barely half an hour of...

Gathered in a dark room, you’ll suddenly hear singing from afar, “Natten går tunga fjät..” as the room slowly lights up from the candles in Lucia’s light crown, and the candles held by her maids. They are all wearing a white gown, with a red satin belt around their waist, closely accompanied by men in white gowns, joining in on the choir, called stjärngossar (star boys).

After years of requests from loyal flyers, SAS EuroBonus unveils permanent elite status – here's how to qualify for SAS Lifetime Diamond Status In a dramatic reveal at their exclusive "Evening of Conversation" events in...

Flight restrictions are lifted, and normal flight operations resumed Monday morning, just in time for Thanksgiving travel.  Here's what travelers need to know:  If you've been nervously watching flight schedules for upcoming travel in the...

The Swedish sandwich cake, smörgåstårta, is probably one of Sweden's most beloved dishes. Although the savory cake is normally served during the summer months in Sweden, this hearty and fresh dish deserves love and eating - all year round. Our food contributor, Elin Strömberg, put together this smoked salmon recipe, and from the looks of it, it must taste pretty darn amazing, don't you think?

Two regular-season games this weekend mark the latest chapter in Sweden's special relationship with North American hockey, and several Swedish stars will be playing for hometown glory. Stockholm's Avicii Arena transforms into an NHL battleground...

A Gluten-free, lactose-free version of the popular Swedish sticky chocolate cake with no refined sugar! ⠀