Christmas in Sweden

Christmas in Sweden

• Celebrations begin on Dec. 13, St. Lucia Day
• That morning the oldest daughter dresses in a white dress and brings sweet rolls to her family.

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• Gifts are brought by Jultomten (Santa) or Tomte (elves)
• Merry Christmas in Swedish is God Jul

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• They have a big dinner on Christmas Eve
• Dinner might include meatballs, lutfisk, and rice porridge

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• Most families open gifts Christmas Eve and go to church on Christmas morning.
• Christmas trees may be decorated with candles, apples, small Swedish flags and nomes.
• They also decorate the house with straw goats.

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• Christmas ends on January 13
• The tree is taken down and the last of the Christmas treats are eaten.

Sources Used

• WhyChristmas.com
• Santas.net
• Theholidayspot.com