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God Jul and Swedish Christmas Traditions Remembered
Roxann Barker reflects on Christmas customs from Swedish heritage including Saint Lucia Day, Dipping Day, the Yule log, and Jultomten. She notes the mix of Canadian and Swedish foods, symbols like the Christmas Angel, and the broader message of peace and goodwill across cultures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sweden
St. Lucia
Jultomten
Huil
Kung Hsi Hsin Nien Bing Chu Shen Tan
Froehliche Weihnachten
Boze Narodzenie
Reliz Navidad
Srozhdestrom Kristovym