Swedes in the States

Christmas Calendar #22: 40% off Swedish classes

At Swedes in the States, we get a large number of requests for Scandinavian language classes. And although, we would…

4 years ago

Sweden stops all travel from the UK and Denmark

In a turn of events, Sweden has decided to enforce some strict regulations in an attempt to slow the spread…

4 years ago

Scandinavian Christmas Traditions: How the Scandinavians celebrate Christmas

Christmas is right around the corner, and for those who celebrate Christmas, preparations are in full swing. If you are…

4 years ago

Meet Jessica Koenig: Founder & Maker at Landet Studio

In 2009, Jessica Koenig landed in Brooklyn, New York. What was supposed to be a short stay turned into the…

4 years ago

Gävlebocken: A Fiery Swedish Tradition

Gävlebocken has an interesting, and violent, history. It all began in 1966 when advertising consultant Stig Galvén came up with…

4 years ago

Recipe: Ginger Snaps

Christmas is the time to think of the future, make plans, rejoice with our loved ones, and most importantly, eat.…

4 years ago

Denmark to close down world’s largest fur auction house due to Coronavirus

Denmark's largest fur auctioneer announced last week that they will be shutting their doors permanently within the next coming years.…

4 years ago

Sockerbit New York shuts down West Village store

Sockerbit New York opened their doors in 2010, on Christopher Street in West Village, Manhattan, and was one of the…

4 years ago

Meet Eha Urbsalu: Founder of Viking Beauty Secrets – the clean, sustainable beauty brand inspired by the Nordics

Eha Urbsalu has always been fascinated by the Nordic heritage and the Vikings. She combined her passion for beauty with…

4 years ago

Elon Musk tests positive for COVID-19 after birthday celebration in Sweden

Super entrepreneur, Elon Musk, took to Twitter last week to confirm that he had tested positive for covid-19. By questioning…

4 years ago

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