Swedes may be some of the most secular people in the world, but they sure do love celebrating Christmas. Who can blame them? Winter is dark and dreary, and the chance to light it up with a bit of ...

IPC Shopping Centre, a mall anchored by Swedish home furnishing giant IKEA, has unveiled its Christmas video titled "Misteri Kampung Pishang" to promote shopping centre visits amidst the COVID-19 ...

Before dawn on the morning of 13 December, the youngest daughter from each family puts on a white robe with a red sash. She wears a crown of evergreens with tall-lighted candles attached to it. She ...

Be warned. Stockholm, Sweden is one thing above all in December: dark. The sun rises after eight o’clock in the morning, only to disappear again at around 3pm, and is often obscured all day by clouds.

Ready to dive into Christmas Swedish style - or just want to know what it's all about? Welcome to The Local's Guide to Swedish Christmas. 'Nu är det jul igen', they all sing - but what does it mean?

From hygge to lykke to lagom, we're all understandably obsessed with how the Scandinavians live. A little peek at Swedish Christmas festivities and we're fully preparing to emigrate. No one does ...

We’re ready to deck the halls with this year's hottest holiday decor trends, and this season we've noticed a surprising number of gnome decorations hiding among the holiday lights and ornaments.

As the holidays are approaching, many newcomers are confused, or even amused, by the Swedes' festive traditions. To get up to speed, here is a guide to the most distinctive quirks, must-haves and ...

Christmas trees are the centerpiece of many people's holiday decorations. A theme can make decorating fun and meaningful, letting you show off your personality or interests. From candy to gnomes to ...