Before globalized Christmas traditions took hold, Nordic folklore featured man-eating cats, child-cooking trolls, and temperamental house spirits. Contemporary Christmas, whether…
Every year on October 4th, Swedes go a little crazier than usual for the Cinnamon Bun. This day marks Kanelbullens Dag…
Stressed out, running on fumes, or just one meeting that could have been an email away from a meltdown? You’re…
If you’ve ever Googled “world’s smelliest food,” chances are you’ve stumbled across Sweden’s most notorious culinary treasure: surströmming. This fermented…
Crayfish season starts at the beginning of August and ends somewhere around the end of October. For those lucky enough…
The midsummer weekend is finally upon us. If you are Swedish or lucky enough to have a Swede in your…
Today, Sweden will be celebrating two holidays. First, the century old tradition of Valborg, which also happens to fall on…
Looking to bring some Scandinavian influences to your Easter this year? We've compiled a list of the most important decorations,…
The tradition is centuries old but the day keeps getting more popular, and creative variations of the semla keep popping…
Oskar Stenmark, a remarkable Jazz artist from Sweden, has found his musical home in the heart of New York City.…
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