On Saturday, Dec. 3, the Swedish American Children's Choir presents the 24th annual Swedish Christmas and St. Lucia Festival. The festival will take place at 3 p.m. at Bethany Lutheran Church, 8 S.

Tempted to take a final holiday of the year but not sure where to start? You can embrace Christmas completely by spending the festive week on a skiing holiday in the Austrian Alps, where there’s ...

In Bishop Hill, and Sweden, one of the largest Christmas holidays is Lucia Nights, the Festival of Lights, event organizers said. This is a family-friendly event with free activities.

A Lucia celebration at Skansen in Stockholm in 2016. Photo: Henrik Montgomery/TT In this week's Essential Sweden article, we have our guide to the Lucia holiday, our best Christmas market tips, ...

St Lucia is a paradise for holidaymakers, with its sun-soaked beaches, reggae vibes, friendly locals and opportunities for snorkelling in warm, calm waters. Whether you're planning a family getaway or ...

, if you're wondering, are Christmas elves who keep watch over Swedish homes. Tradition holds that if you leave a bowl of porridge on the doorstep for the tomte on Christmas Eve, good fortune will be ...