The Swedish Tomte
If you have ever visited a Swede’s house in December, it’s very likely you’ve come across a stuffed, gnome-like figure with a woolly beard and a conical cap cheerfully perched upon the fireplace.
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Per-Olof Lööf, Honorary Consul
Per-Olof Lööf has always been proud of his Swedish heritage. As Honorary Consul of Sweden in the U.S. for the State of Florida he “aims to be supportive in promoting Swedish culture and traditions by facilitating exchange with individuals seeking to learn more about Sweden, Swedish culture, commerce and language,” he said.
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Dag Blanck, International Relations Expert
When Sweden’s Television (SVT) or Swedish Radio (SR) have a question about Swedish-American relations, they turn to international relations expert Dag Blanck for answers.
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Eva Åkesson, Uppsala University
Eva Åkesson has always been a keen learner who enjoys a challenge. Coming from a non-academic background only motivated the determined Professor and Vice-Chancellor at Uppsala University. “Understanding that a culture and an environment can feel alien is a good experience.
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How Julbocken turned into Santa Claus
Today’s Christmas traditions are a medley of various international rituals without any real cohesive thread but with strong Nordic influences.
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Erik Brandsma, Swedish Energy Agency
Erik Brandsma, Director General of the Swedish Energy Agency, is fighting for a greener world. Having worked at different institutions in Paris, New York and Vancouver, his career has focused on energy management and sustainability.
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Andersonville, Chicago
History records September 18, 1838, as the date when Olof Gottfrid Lange became the first Swedish immigrant to settle in Chicago.
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Agneta Rising, World Nuclear Association
After more than 30 years at Vattenfall in Sweden, Agneta Rising, then 58, packed her bags and moved to London to become Director General at the World Nuclear Association.
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Evolution of Swedish Folk Music
In recent years Sweden has been recognized as one of the world’s most impressive pop-music contributors, with its musical artists and producers dominating the contemporary pop landscape at home and abroad.
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Björn Lyrvall, Ambassador of Sweden to the United States (2015)
Sweden has an open, global outlook.
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