Real Scandinavia is on hiatus over the holidays, but here’s a great article from Slate about one of Sweden’s more surprising Christmas traditions: the annual Disney special that captivates much of country for an hour every Christmas Eve. The author is right on the mark in his description and analysis of the Swedish love affair with Kalle Anka (Donald Duck). This is just how I remember it from my childhood …Read the Rest
Archive for December, 2009
St. Lucia traditions in Sweden
December 13, 2009
Culture & Society
Today, December 13, is one of the most famous of all Swedish celebrations: St. Lucia Day, a festival of light …Read the Rest
All about the Nobel Prize: History and trivia
December 10, 2009
Nordic Heritage
Every year on December 10, I think of my grandfather, who would have been 94 on this day this year. …Read the Rest
In the footsteps of Nobel laureates
December 7, 2009
Destinations & Dispatches
In my last post I wrote about the Nobel Prizes, which were awarded to President Obama and the other laureates …Read the Rest
‘Tis the season for Scandinavian book awards
December 2, 2009
Culture & Society
This time of year brings with it a slew of book award announcements from all over Scandinavia. Here’s the latest …Read the Rest
Helsinki named World Design Capital for 2012
December 1, 2009
In the News
The International Council of Societies of Industries Design (Icsid) announced last week that it has designated Helsinki the World Design …Read the Rest
Finland remembers the Winter War of 1939-1940
December 1, 2009
In the News
Today Finland marked the 70th anniversary of the start of the Winter War, during which the country fought to hold …Read the Rest
Christmas markets in Copenhagen
December 1, 2009
Culture & Society
Earlier this month Real Scandinavia listed some of the best Christmas markets in Sweden. Of course, Sweden is not the …Read the Rest