CultureJenny Nyström, the beloved "mother of the Swedish jultomte" transformed Christmas traditions through her art. Her legacy endures, bringing warmth and wonder to generations in Sweden and beyond.
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How Swedes celebrate Christmas
Culture“Christmas celebrations are a strong Swedish tradition", says the tradition expert.
The Finnish way to celebrate Christmas
FinlandChristmas porridge, sauna, and glögi - learning from the festive traditions of the happiest country in the world!
The story of Lucia
CultureIn the mid-winter morning stillness, Lucia and her entourage appear as a brightly lit mirage in a Christianized version of a pagan tradition.
The last warrior-king of the North
CultureMore than 300 years after his death, Karl XII remains one of the most mythical and controversial figures in Swedish history.
Duct-taped banana could sell for millions
Culture“What you are buying is not the banana itself, but a certificate granting permission to reproduce it and the duct tape on their wall", says the art director.
Popular Swedish actor Allan Svensson passes away at 73
CultureKnown from some of the most classic Swedish TV series of the 90s, such as "Svensson, Svensson".
Norwegian publisher pulls Selma Lagerlöf classic citing racist content
Culture"When I came to the sentence that he was transformed into a white man, I felt it like a punch in the stomach", says Halvor Moxnes, professor emeritus of theology.
Inside the 2024 Helsinki book fair
Culture“The unbelievable diversity of the programme is the strength of the Helsinki Book Fair”, says Programme Director Ville Blåfield.
Father’s Day – A tribute to fathers and Spartan phalanxes
CultureMasculinity must be encouraged to create a secure future for both men and women, writes Carl Lidberg.
The Vikings hunted walrus in the North American Arctic
CultureThe study suggests that the Vikings encountered indigenous peoples long before Columbus "discovered" North America.
Judas Priest return stronger than ever
CultureMikael Rasmussen: The new album Invincible Shield exudes passion and a drive to give it all.
DNA analysis confirms Norwegian king’s saga
Culture"Our man is a rare convergence between reality and a historical description of an event", says excavation project manager Anna Petersén.
Christian party wants to stop Eurovision: “Satanism”
CultureSwiss EDU leader Daniel Frischknecht accuses Eurovision of spreading “destructive ideas like the third gender”.
Ranrike – The world’s most genuine Viking art
CultureFrom the 9th of October and 9 days forth 18% discount on all products. Free shipping all over the world!
Original art stimulates the brain more than copies
CultureResearchers in the Netherlands have discovered a "huge difference" between real works and posters.
Viking festival in Gudahagen
CultureCulture reporter Artist Razz visited the Viking fair at the sacred site in Näsum.
Massive Viking grave discovered in Denmark
CultureThe find off the island of Funen has been described as 'sensational'.
Grand celebration of the 75th anniversary of the People’s Republic of China at Stockholm concert hall
CultureIn addition to the Shanghai Philharmonic Orchestra, Sweden's new Minister for Development Cooperation and Foreign Trade, Benjamin Dousa, attended the event.
A vibrant garden day with special guests at Bäckaskog Castle
CultureThe garden day at Bäckaskog Castle offered everything from inspiring panel discussions to a wide range of exhibitors, along with the "flower king" Karl Fredrik's poetic readings.
Gaming giants under fire for exploiting children’s spending habits
CultureFairplay, a US-based organization, is now calling for stricter rules to protect minors.
Pop star calls for an end to “Afro-hair discrimination”
Culture“Omission of hair as a protected characteristic from the law has facilitated everyday discrimination and the normalization of afro hair as inferior in every sphere of life”, they warn.
Sony cancels politically correct video game
Culture"Concord" is shut down after only two weeks and is described as one of the biggest failures in gaming history.
Disney’s remake of ‘Snow White’ faces massive criticism
CultureThe trailer for the politically correct interpretation is estimated to have been 'disliked' by over a million viewers so far.