Know the Christmas Traditions
in Sweden this Holiday!
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Enjoy Christmas Traditions in
Sweden
Christmas is a festival that is universally
celebrated. Young and old alike joyously take part in the revels and what is
more each region and country has its own unique traditions and celebrations
associated with Christmas day. We have been sharing with our readers Christmas
traditions around the world and are now happy to share the traditions that are
followed in Sweden. Any immigrant in Sweden will be amazed and
charmed by the beautiful decorations and traditions that are displayed around
Christmas time.
Days leading up to Christmas –
St Lucia’s Day in Sweden
The most important day before Christmas in
Sweden is St. Lucia’s Day or commonly known as St. Lucy’s Day,
which falls on December 13th. The celebration is held in honor of young
Christian martyr who sacrificed her life for the cause of Christianity.
Immigrants will learn about the legend of St Lucia who was persecuted for her
faith in the year 305. It is believed that she would carry food in both hands
to the persecuted Christians and light candles over her head so that she could
see in the dark. Immigrants who are new to the country can be surprised to see
many little girls dressing up at St. Lucia by wearing a white dress with a red
sash and carrying candles on her head. The girls also adorn their heads with a
crown made out of the branches of the Lingonberry tree, which is symbolic of
new life. Many towns and villages also hold processions to mark this occasion.
A popular dish eaten during this day is known as Lussekatts which are sweet
flavored buns, which are traditionally eaten for breakfast. Indeed many
immigrants will be amazed to find that Swedish celebrate this festival with as
much fervor as the festival of Christmas.
The Advent Season in Sweden
The advent season starts on the fourth Sunday
before Christmas. During the advent, immigrants who are
new to the country will be surprised to find goats made out of straw standing
in front of many Swedish homes. As per tradition, families in Sweden make goats
out of straw and keep them near the Christmas tree. Straw is also widely used
to decorate the house during the countdown to Christmas so that children are
reminded of the fact that Mary gave birth to Jesus in a manger made out of
straw. Even Christmas trees are decorated with ornaments made out of straw in
this part of the world.
Swedish Christmas Celebrations
On the day of Christmas Eve, the families eat a
traditional meal called the jullbord which includes Julskinka, a special ham
dish made for Christmas, turkey and roast beef, along with pickles, many
different kinds of breads, sausages, rolls and other delicacies. For immigrants
who are vegetarian many vegan and vegetarian options are also available among
the traditional Christmas fare at bakeries and restaurants. Vegetables such as
red cabbage and potatoes are widely served during this holiday. A famous potato
dish, called the ‘Janssons Frestelse’ is made out of potatoes baked with cream and
onions. Desserts include pastries, and pepparkakor or ginger biscuits as well
as a sweet dish made out of rice – ‘risgrynsgröt’ which is
very similar to the Indian kheer and will be relished by immigrants from India.
It is often eaten in the evening after the exchange of presents among friends
and family members.
If you are an immigrant with little children, then
you must remember that children will receive presents from Jultomten, (Santa in
Swedish) who will bring those presents and treats on the night of Christmas
Eve. Many immigrant families choose to follow at least this tradition of
Christmas despite their religious leanings so that their children do not feel
left out of the festival, which is widely celebrated in Swedish nation.
Christmas day and end of
Advent
On Christmas day immigrants will find that most
families go to church and spend a quiet day at home with their families and
wish each other ‘God Jul’, which is merry Christmas in Swedish. The
end of the Christmas season is known as ‘Tjugondag Knut’ or
the Twentieth Day of Knut and falls on 13th January.
On that day the Christmas tree is dismantled by the members of the family and
the leftover sweets and cookies are eaten.
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