The Little Book of Swedish Christmas

The Little Book of Swedish Christmas describes Swedish Christmas customs and traditions during the Season of Light in darkest winter, with candlelight, Santa Lucia processions, Jultomte" (Swedish Santa), and Swedish hospitality.

Beautifully illustrated, 21-page booklet highlights the traditional Santa Lucia celebration with singing and wreaths of evergreens and candles; the legendary house Tomten who rewards good children; and recipes for Swedish Christmas cookies and Julglogg. 

With links to Swedish crafts and travel, gifts, books, Christmas music, outdoor adventure, and ideas for your own Swedish-style Christmas, smorgasbord food and more. A famous Swedish poem (translated into English) about the Tomte and a Reminiscence about an old-fashioned Swedish Christmas is included.

"The Little Book of Swedish Christmas" features some illustrations by the famous Swedish artist, Jenny Nystrom, whose paintings of the Tomte house goblin symbolized Christmas for an entire nation and the world.

Cozy mid-winter reading.  Children will enjoy and so will parents.  Recipes for Swedish peppermint hot chocolate AND MORE are included. 

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