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 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?
Read moreChristmas 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!
Read moreWe 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!
Read moreNow 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...!
Read moreNow 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!
Read moreFlight 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.
Read moreFather'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?
Read moreOld 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!
Read moreAutumn is here, so we might as well do a little autumn list! How do we feel about autumn, what are our plans and what are we looking forward to? If you have your own blog, feel free to join in and make your own version of the list!
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