Surviving the Dark Winters in Sweden (Without Becoming a Hermit)
Winter in Sweden is dark — like, 3:30 p.m. feels-like-midnight dark. But instead of fighting it, Swedes embrace the cozy. Here’s how I’ve learned to survive (and actually enjoy) the season with candles, glögg, and plenty of hygge.
A Very Swedish Christmas: Glöog, Tomtes, and Whole Lot of Herring
Sweden knows how to do Christmas right. Think glowing windows, mugs of glögg, saffron buns, and tiny tomtes everywhere. Here’s my guide to all the charming, cozy traditions that make Swedish jul so special.