St Lucia Day: How & Why Swedes Celebrate Lucia

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Gathered in a dark room, you’ll suddenly hear singing from afar, “Natten går tunga fjät..” as the room slowly lights…

The Story of Alfred Nobel and The Dynamite

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Today is December 10, known in Sweden as Nobeldagen - the day of Nobel. So it is with no further…

First of Advent: This is how Swedes celebrate the first day of Christmas

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Today is a special day for those who celebrate Christmas, including the Scandinavians - it's the first of advent and…

Meet Oskar Stenmark: The Swedish Jazz Sensation in New York

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Oskar Stenmark, a remarkable Jazz artist from Sweden, has found his musical home in the heart of New York City.…

Experience the Magic of Wild Card City Casino

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Discover the enchanting world of Wild Card City Casino, where every click leads you closer to a treasure trove of…

Borgvattnet: The most haunted house in Sweden

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In the deep forests of Jämtland stands a lonely vicarage. At first glance, this old country house might not look…

What is it like moving from the U.S. to study in Sweden? We asked this Swede in the States

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While the narrative of Swedes leaving the comfort of the Nordics to take part in the American college experience is…

Meet Jonas LG Karlsson: The Swedish Pumpkin Carver in Sleepy Hollow

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Jonas LG Karlsson lives with his wife, Lindsay, in the small town of Sleepy Hollow in New York. Through their…

The Most Haunted Places in Scandinavia

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Being some of the oldest monarchies in the world, you would think the Scandinavian countries are the perfect breeding ground…

Kräftskiva: The origin behind Sweden’s spectacular crayfish parties

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Crayfish season starts at the beginning of August and ends somewhere around the end of October. For those lucky enough…

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