Christmas Eve
24 December 2025
Christmas is the main family holiday of the year in Sweden. According to Swedish tradition, Christmas Eve is its highlight.
Christmas article on Sweden.se
Christmas is the main family holiday of the year in Sweden. According to Swedish tradition, Christmas Eve is its highlight.
Christmas article on Sweden.se
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