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Swedish Christmas Traditions Amid Modern Changes
Karin Bell recalls Swedish Christmas as a light in long dark winters. Advent candles, Santa Lucia Day, and the 24th December feast blend old rites with newer twists like electric Advent stars. Santa arrives in the 1930s, replacing the ram, and Swedish menus include herring, schnapps, meatballs, and smoked fish as family customs evolve.
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