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Snow in Stockholm? - photo evidence from five winters

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Does it never snow in Stockholm? I (Helena) long for the snow. I'm not sure that Peter feels the same way, but ... you have to have some snow, right? The snow lights up, and it will be like that. cosy. But this year I'm almost giving up hope for snow. What does it usually look like? I have checked the archives ...

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Cosy New Year celebrations in the Stockholm archipelago

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How did you celebrate the new year? We celebrated in the Stockholm archipelago, at the home of Peter's oldest brother Micke and his wife Nilla. It was a really cosy and pleasant New Year's Eve celebration, and we also got to see the farm they bought to run a hostel and party venue.

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New Year in different countries - different New Year's traditions

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How do different countries celebrate New Year? We've done some research and offer some odd and exciting New Year's traditions in other countries. Of course, we also tell you about countries where we have celebrated New Year ourselves. Have you ever celebrated New Year abroad? Tell us about it!

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Facts about Santa Claus - 10 things you (may) not know

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Santa Claus is a famous figure with red clothes and a big white beard, who once a year distributes Christmas presents to good children. But who is he really? We offer some facts about Santa Claus. For example, did you know that 'Santa Claus' originated from the saint St Nicholas, or that there are 13 Santas in Iceland?

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Great Christmas list 2019 - here's how we think about Christmas

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Today we feel it's time for the Great Christmas List 2019. For once, we will be celebrating Christmas at home in Sweden, so what could be better than a Christmas list? Feel free to join in too! Answer in a comment, or in your own blog post if you have a blog.

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New electric bikes - we've done the first ride

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We have now made the first ride with our new electric bikes. I (Helena) have got a sporty electric bike with many gears and Peter has got a tricycle with a box at the back, so he can carry some grocery bags.

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Autumn list 2019 - our autumnal favourites

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Let's do the Autumn List 2019! What is our relationship with autumn, what are our autumn plans and what are our best tips for autumn excursions? Feel free to join in and write an autumn list yourself - in the comments section or on your own blog!

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Installing a chimney for a wood-burning stove

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We haven't just been celebrating Easter and socialising with friends this weekend. Peter has also installed a chimney for a wood stove. Fortunately, the weather was really nice all the time while he was climbing on the roof, which of course made it all a bit more pleasant. Here is a picture gallery from the assembly.

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10 Facts about Easter - the church, the eggs and the hares

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Today we offer 10 interesting facts about Easter. For example, do you know how the date of Easter is determined, what the days of Holy Week are called, or what Easter rice was used for in the past?

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Our plans for Easter - what are your plans?

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Soon it will be Easter ... again! Are we the only ones who think time goes by fast? We've finally made some plans for Easter, and we're going to go on a little, little trip. What are your plans for Easter?

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