Heritage – Page 2 – Swedish Press

Lucia

December 13, 2020February 24, 2021 swedish 3215 Viewslucia

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.

Swedish Flags

June 5, 2020February 25, 2021 swedish 7438 ViewsFlag Act 1982, Gustav Vasa, Sweden's National DAy, Swedish Flag

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.

The Swedish Tomte

December 22, 2018February 28, 2021 swedish 23795 Viewschristmas, 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.

How Julbocken turned into Santa Claus

December 19, 2017February 28, 2021 swedish 5262 Viewschristmas, christmas goat, julbock, jultomten, santa claus

Today’s Christmas traditions are a medley of various international rituals without any real cohesive thread but with strong Nordic influences.

Evolution of Swedish Folk Music

August 1, 2016June 26, 2021 swedish 7513 Viewsfiddler, nyckelharpa, 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.