St. Lucia Day December 13th is the day that Swedes and others all over the world honor the legend of Saint Lucia. For many, many years Lucia has brought faith, hope, and a reason to believe in good things to come. Her legend stems from Syracuse on the island of Sicily. It is thought that… More The Legend of Sankta Lucia
The original tales of Norwegian trolls are stories of giant beings that roam the mountains and forests and spend their days hiding from the sunlight. What happens when the sunlight hits them? They turn to stone! Maybe that’s why they are often connected with the cold winter months and the holiday season, so they can… More The Trouble with Trolls
Scandinavian Christmas Whether you’re looking to adopt new traditions or learn the history of practices your family has done for generations, we’ll explore some of the common Scandinavian Christmas Traditions and where they come from. Advent Advent typically represents the four Sundays preceding Christmas in the Christian faith. In every form, it’s a countdown to… More Celebrating Advent – Christmas Traditions