Articles related to "Christmas In Sweden"

Christmas in Sweden goes back to pagan festivals relating to Thor and Saint Lucia. Sweden has developed many holiday traditions, many of which are still practiced today.

Scandinavia has several distinct holiday traditions which make Christmas different from the rest of Western Europe.

Various saints of Western Europe that are part of Christmas and New Years traditions, including Saint Basil, Saint Nicholas and Saint Lucia.

With long winter nights and short days, it is no wonder that the celebration of St. Lucia, the patron saint of light, is an important part of Christmas in Sweden.

St. Lucia marks the start of Christmas, or Jul, in Sweden on December 13th. Celebrate St. Lucia in Little Sweden, U.S.A. on the second Saturday of December.

Travel to Lindsborg, Kansas to get a taste of what it's like to experience a Christmas in Sweden , Lucia festivities and all.

Italy, the center of the Catholic Church, has a long history of Christmas traditions, including the presepio, La Befana and ceppos.

Christmas traditions in the Netherlands revolve around the celebration of Saint Nicholas, which takes place on December 6th.

There are many different Christmas traditions in Western Europe. History, folk lore and religion have all intermeshed to create various Christmas gift-bearers.