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The story of the Christmas tree originated in Holy Roman Empire (Germany) in the 16th century. During the 17th and 18th centuries the Christmas tree started being dressed with candles. The first Swedish Christmas trees were generally decorated with live candles and treats such as fruit and candy.
Christmas Yule Goat ornaments. Julbocken by John Bauer (1912). Julebukking (Gå julebukk) is a Christmas tradition of Scandinavian origin. [1]Between Christmas and New Year's Day, people wearing face masks and costumes (Julebukkers) would go door to door, where neighbors receiving them attempt to identify who is under the disguise.
A Swedish Gävle goat (Gävlebocken).. The Yule goat in Nordic countries today is best known as a Christmas ornament.This modern version of the Yule goat figure is a decorative goat made out of straw and bound with red ribbons, a popular Christmas ornament often found under or on the Christmas tree.
When it comes to baked goods, minimalist design and baby names, the Swedes just do things right. So, of course we were curious about how our northern friends celebrate the holidays. And it turns ...
piyat/Getty Images. You may be familiar with the Swedish concept of smorgasbord, and on Christmas Eve Swedes celebrate with a julbord.Fish features heavily (smoked salmon, pickled herring and lye ...
A Knut's party or Knut's dance (Swedish: julgransplundring, literally: "Christmas tree plundering") is a tradition in Sweden on St. Knut's Day (13 January), which marks the end of the Christmas and holiday season, which includes Advent Sunday, Saint Lucy's Day, Christmas, New Year and Epiphany.
While complex, most of our Christmas observances and symbols have a history behind them—beautiful, meaningful stories. When it comes to the history of Christmas, the days and traditions may have ...
Ljuskrona ("light crown") is a Swedish term for chandelier. The term is currently used to describe both the chandelier itself, and the Christmas traditions surrounding its creation and use. The tradition originated in Sweden during Jul. Emigrants carried it to other countries beginning in the early 1800s.