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What to see, do, and discover in Stockholm, shared by the Local Xperts who call the city home

Christmas in Sweden

Our Stockholm Christmas Traditions & Food Tour

What if the best way to understand a culture and a city is through how it celebrates a holiday like Christmas? Last week, I joined our Stockholm Christmas Traditions & Treats Tour, and it became clear that Swedish Christmas is less about grandeur and more about warmth, tradition, and light in the darkest time of year.  Stortorget: Where Christmas comes

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December 14, 2025
A Lucia wearing a crown of candles leading a choir of children in white robes
Christmas in Sweden

Luminous legacy of the Swedish St. Lucia tradition

Lucia choir children holding candles Written by Oscar Peña. In the heart of winter, when the nights are longest and the chill in the air is most biting, Sweden comes alive with a celebration that illuminates the darkness, the enchanting Lucia tradition. This age-old festivity has its roots in the captivating tale of St. Lucia of Syracuse (Italy), and has

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December 14, 2023