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
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
Two Cocktails for Midsummer If you’ve spent time in Scandinavia in the summer, you probably had a glass of sweet cold “saft.” Saft is a concentrated syrup used to make juice and can be mixed with still water, sparkling, or used creatively for a cocktail. You can purchase it here! Read our Midsummer blog to… More Midsummer Cocktails