Kalle Anka, or Donald Duck, is a big part of Sweden's culture. Here's how a 1958 made-for-TV special made its way into tradition.

The American Swedish Historical Museum will hold its Lucia and Christmas Market on Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 6 and 7, in a ...

In December 2018, a rumor that Sweden had begnu referring to "Christmas" as "Winter Celebration" in an effort to appease their "extremist" Muslim population started to circulate on social media: This ...

When it comes to baked goods, minimalist design and baby names, the Swedes just do things right. OK, I might be a bit biased, since I’m Swedish myself. Nevertheless, I’m eager to share how our ...

Christmas traditions vary around the world. For example, in Sweden the whole country basically shuts down to watch a 1958 Donald Duck holiday special? Would you like to know more about Swedish ...

A straw goat was burned down yet again early Wednesday in a Swedish city where torching it has become a Christmas tradition. Gavle city spokeswoman Anna Ostman said someone set fire to the ...

The lecture, presented by Ingemar and Lisa Johansson, features music and stories of past and current Christmas celebrations in Sweden.

Lindsborg Old Mill and Swedish Heritage Museum hosts Heritage Christmas on Dec. 13 with music, crafts, Santa, tours and gift ...

In the fallen afternoon dusk, I saw a bent figure in a red parka and thick boots coming up the snowy walk, carrying a lantern and a big bundle. It was Tomten, the Swedish Santa, right on cue. I had ...

STOCKHOLM -- A giant straw goat was burned down yet again early Wednesday in a Swedish city where torching it has become a Christmas tradition, to the dismay of local leaders. Gavle city spokeswoman ...