An independent comparison of around a hundred Christmas food and drink items showed an increase of 14 percent on last year. If you throw in rising energy prices and inflation, it looks like it could be an expensive Christmas in Sweden this year.
In Sweden, a big part of Christmas is eating, drinking and merriment, so to help you prepare, The Local has collected eight traditional and popular dishes that are guaranteed to get you into the Swedish Christmas spirit.
You may be wondering where you will be able to get this year's dose of Christmas cheer in Sweden. Here are our suggestions for some of the country's best Christmas markets.
Tis the season, once again. As Sweden is slowly enveloped by darkness, Christmas lights guide us through the streets, warm and glowing. Spread the yuletide cheer among your close ones with these classic items from Swedish producers.
In a year plagued by high cost of living, inflation and high energy prices, it's maybe not a surprise that Sweden's gift of the year for 2022 is distinctly analogue, cheap to make (depending on materials) and can save you money on your heating.
From TV specials to decorations and food, there are plenty of ways to get fully into the festive spirit in Sweden. The Local explains the unique history behind Swedish Christmas traditions in this bumper guide.
Christmas ham (julskinka) is the centrepiece of a Swedish Christmas buffet (julbord). Food writer John Duxbury shares his recipes for boiled ham, a traditional glaze, dopp i grytan and roast ham with The Local.
More than 4.5 million people – almost half of Sweden's entire population – watched Donald Duck on Christmas Eve, making its 2020 incarnation Sweden's most watched TV show since modern records began.
Whether you will be celebrating Christmas alone or in a small group in Sweden, or you're located elsewhere in the world looking to add a Scandinavian touch to the festivities, here are our best tips for getting into the holiday spirit at home.
Christmas this year looks very different in Sweden: some of the traditional festivities must take place online or in scaled-down formats, while others cannot go ahead at all.
This year, more people than ever are expected to do their Christmas shopping online, and you may want to send post to people you can't see in person. Make sure you don't miss the last post for Christmas!
"My wife and I are feeling kind of lost," said Fabio, a Brazilian who moved to Sweden three years ago for work. "We have not managed to make any plan for Christmas yet."
Thousands of passengers were affected by train problems in southern Sweden on the day before Christmas Eve – with few alternative means of transport available.
Just like any country, Sweden has plenty of unique and sometimes downright bizarre traditions when the festive season arrives. Test your knowledge of Swedish Christmas in our quiz.
