When it comes to baked goods, minimalist design and baby names, the Swedes just do things right. OK, I might be a bit biased, since I’m Swedish myself. Nevertheless, I’m eager to share how our ...

Irma LaBelle had to move to Two Harbors from her native Sweden -- where she was born in 1915 -- before she ever even heard of the Santa Lucia festival. "We were not real well off," LaBelle remembers.

LINDSBORG — It's almost time to raise the Majstång as Little Sweden prepares to host Midsummer's Festival this weekend. Celebrated every year in June, Midsummer brings the traditions of the Swedish ...

In the mid to late 1800s when Swedish immigrants, such as the Chellberg family, arrived in Northwest Indiana, they brought along with them many special Christmas traditions. On Saturday, Chellberg ...

Perhaps you’ve seen the viral YouTube clip of the Hollywood actress Alicia Vikander explaining to talk show host Jimmy Kimmel what Swedish Midsummer is all about (she even taught him the classic “frog ...

Alan Anderson makes traditional Swedish “grenljus” candles in Baraboo. Inspired by his Swedish family and a passion for making things, Alan Anderson makes a batch of traditional “grenljus” each year ...

Denise Priestman grew up celebrating Christmas with her father, the late Donald Ahlstrom, and his Swedish traditions. Submitted photo “We spent every Christmas Eve at my father’s parents, Ray and ...

Ridge kids relived an ancient Swedish tradition last Tuesday — tapping into the neighborhood’s well-known Scandinavian history. Fifteen students of the Christ Church After School program participated ...

From reciting Christmas poems to watching Donald Duck to celebrating family time, CBJ players share their favorites ...