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Christmas 2020 - how do you celebrate this different Christmas?

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Christmas 2020 will not be like other Christmases. In some ways, this Christmas feels like a strange end to a strange year. At the same time, many people have taken to sweeping and decorating more than ever. We are curious about your thoughts on Christmas 2020!

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Staffan Stalledräng - who was he really?

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We sing about Staffan Stalledräng at Lucia. But who was he really? Why did he water his feet and what does it have to do with Lucia? We have read up on and delved into the legends about Stephen.

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Why do we celebrate Lucia? - The history of St Lucia

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Why do we celebrate Lucia? The Lucia celebration in Sweden is a very special and beautiful tradition. But why is it that every year, in a Protestant and secularised Sweden, we choose to solemnly celebrate a Catholic saint?

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Christmas presents - Christmas gift tips and 15 interesting facts

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Christmas presents and gift ideas! We've delved into the history of Christmas presents and found out a lot of other exciting facts about Christmas gifts. Plus, we have some great offers and discounts on selected products in our online shop!

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17 moving tips - how to move smoothly and easily

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We offer 17 tips for moving! This year we've helped both our mums move from house to flat, so we've gained a lot of valuable experience about moving. Here are our top tips for making your move as smooth as possible!

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Large November list 2020

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Now it's really dark and rough in Sweden, and you need to find good ways to cheer yourself up. I found a November list of tips that I wrote in 2018. This year the circumstances are different in many ways, but I've used the exact same headings and tried to summarise tips that are suitable for this strange year...!

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Helping with the move - Move number 2 this autumn

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Now it was time to help with the move again! A few months ago, we helped Peter's mum move from a house to an apartment. Now we have helped my (Helena's) mum move from house to apartment. A lot of work, but also positive surprises!

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Flight shame and corona shame - some thoughts on shaming

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Flight shame and coronavirus shame - the last two or three years have been the year of shame. While there is some merit in the fact that we humans feel shame sometimes, we now wonder if shame has gone one step too far.

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Father's Day 2021 - traditions and gifts

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Father's Day 2021 falls on 14 November. As you may know, we like to delve into different traditions, and today it's all about Father's Day. We offer facts about the day and give you some gift ideas. For example, did you know that the initiator of Father's Day grew up with a single father and that the day is celebrated on a variety of dates around the world?

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Old discs, books and comics - a journey of nostalgia

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Old discs, books and comics are what it's all about today! This is a travel blog, but today it will be a different kind of trip ... namely a nostalgia trip!

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