As’ka Baran, owner of Crowland-based nail salon, Holistic Health & Beauty , opens the doors to her unique space – a log cabin ...

PORTER | St. Lucia smiled and carried a tray of buns and coffee into “papa,” who was resting in bed, while Marilyn Arvidson recited a poem.

Merry Christmas 2024: Lighting Christmas candles is an age-old tradition that has great religious significance all across the globe. ... For example, the Swedish Catholics burn Advent candles, ...

Swedish and American Christmas traditions offer unique holiday experiences. In Sweden, festivities begin with St. Lucia's Day on December 13, celebrating light during the dark winter with ...

The Yule Goat, a Swedish Christmas symbol that evolved in 1966 with the Gävle Goat, is an old Christmas tradition. A giant straw figure over 42 feet tall is made and can be seen via live stream ...

Little-known Christmas tradition where one lucky girl lights the way with crown of candles The celebration of Sankta Lucia is based on the martyrdom of young Sicilian girl St Lucy in the 4th ...

This guide will pique your curiosity with how to say "Merry Christmas" in different languages; plus, how Christmas is celebrated in various countries around the world.

The writer Andrew Solomon recounts his enduring love for the cheerful little heroes of Swedish folklore, handed down from his late mother. By Andrew Solomon First, advent calendars; then gnomes ...

Ulrika Jonsson has revealed she will be celebrating Christmas by herself this year. The Swedish-British presenting icon, 57, admitted 2024 has been "a year of massive change". She decided to open ...

Brasov has an airport and train station – and, if you’ve not yet had your fill of festivities, it’s only a 2.5-hour train ride away from Bucharest Christmas Market. Discover Sweden's oldest ...