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#SwedishChristmas: Christmas is here… and will be for another 20 days

Every day this month, The Local has explained the unique history behind Swedish Christmas traditions in our own Advent calendar. Today we reach the grande finale.

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#SwedishChristmas: The Day Before Dipping Day is here!

Every day until Christmas Eve, The Local explains the unique history behind Swedish Christmas traditions in our own Advent calendar.

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#SwedishChristmas: The tradition that's not really all about Kalle Anka

Every day until Christmas Eve, The Local explains the unique history behind Swedish Christmas traditions in our own Advent calendar.

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#SwedishChristmas: The tradition with a surprising connection to H&M

Every day until Christmas Eve, The Local explains the unique history behind Swedish Christmas traditions in our own Advent calendar.

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#SwedishChristmas: The festive Swedish songs just for adults

Every day until Christmas Eve, The Local explains the unique history behind Swedish Christmas traditions in our own Advent calendar.

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#SwedishChristmas: Sweden's favourite Christmas film

Every day until Christmas Eve, The Local explains the unique history behind Swedish Christmas traditions in our own Advent calendar.

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#SwedishChristmas: How the julbock went from demonic creature to straw figure

Every day until Christmas Eve, The Local explains the unique history behind Swedish Christmas traditions in our own Advent calendar.

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#SwedishChristmas: How Elsa Beskow created a timeless Swedish Christmas

Every day until Christmas Eve, The Local explains the unique history behind Swedish Christmas traditions in our own Advent calendar.

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#SwedishChristmas: How one Swedish woman influenced the candy cane

Every day until Christmas Eve, The Local explains the unique history behind Swedish Christmas traditions in our own Advent calendar.

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#SwedishChristmas: Stepping back in time with Swedish Christmas markets

Every day until Christmas Eve, The Local explains the unique history behind Swedish Christmas traditions in our own Advent calendar.

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#SwedishChristmas: The festive feast that has stood the test of time

With its Viking roots, the julbord is a Swedish tradition with true staying power.

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#SwedishChristmas: The foreign traditions embedded in Swedish Christmas

Every day until Christmas Eve, The Local explains the unique history behind Swedish Christmas traditions in our own Advent calendar.

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#SwedishChristmas: A Christmas candy with an unfortunate name

Every day until Christmas Eve, The Local explains the unique history behind Swedish Christmas traditions in our own Advent calendar.

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#SwedishChristmas: How a folklore tomte became Sweden's Santa

Every day until Christmas Eve, The Local explains the unique history behind Swedish Christmas traditions in our own Advent calendar.