Lucia
The Lucia tradition can be traced back both to the martyr St Lucia of Syracuse (died in 304) and to the Swedish legend of Lucia as Adam’s first wife.
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Swedish Flags
The exact age of the Swedish Flag is not known, but the oldest recorded pictures of a blue cloth with a yellow cross date from the 16th century.
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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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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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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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