Swedish Traditions
St. Lucia's Day
Saint Lucia is a saint who is celebrated in Sweden. Saint Lucia day always is celebrated on December 13th. The morning of Saint Lucia Day the oldest daughter puts on a white robe and wears a ring of candles on her head.
Saint Lucia is a saint who is celebrated in Sweden. Saint Lucia day always is celebrated on December 13th. The morning of Saint Lucia Day the oldest daughter puts on a white robe and wears a ring of candles on her head.
Christmas Trees
Christmas Trees are one tradition that are similar to our own tradition in America. In Sweden trees are only put up a few days before Christmas, and then Christmas decorations are put up all over the house.
Christmas Trees are one tradition that are similar to our own tradition in America. In Sweden trees are only put up a few days before Christmas, and then Christmas decorations are put up all over the house.
Christmas Eve
People who live in the same town or village will all come together and go to church together, lighting candles along the way. After church families have a Christmas dinner, and then someone dresses up as Tomte, an elf that gives children their presents.
People who live in the same town or village will all come together and go to church together, lighting candles along the way. After church families have a Christmas dinner, and then someone dresses up as Tomte, an elf that gives children their presents.