A Swedish Christmas is a six-week-long event, starting with Advent at the beginning of December and not ending until Hilarymas on January 13th, when the Christmas tree is finally thrown out. This beautiful book will help you recreate a traditional Swedish Christmas in your own home. It includes recipes for everything from Swedish meatballs and Jansson's Temptation, to numerous varieties of cookies and cakes. Christmas traditions and decorations are described in detail. Hardcover.

Charming traditional Swedish handmade tomte dolls. Each 6 in high and 4 in wide. Assorted designs.

Wooden handpainted Christmas ornaments. Height 3 in. Choose from four designs.

Printed Christmas napkins with Santa motifs. 13 in x 13 in. Assorted designs. Package of 20.

4½ in long. ½ in diameter. Burning time approx. 1½ hours. Box of 20. White.

Safe and decorative wooden candles for regular candle holders. 12 in long candle fits 3/4 in. holder and 3 in. long fits angel chime ½ in. diameter.

Lucia was born to a prosperous Itailan family in the year 284, and died a bloody death at the young age of 20 for failing to renounce her Christian faith. She was very beautiful, and had a great devotion to the poor. For this she became a legend. How the Swedish people came to set aside a day to honor her each year (Santa Lucia Day--December 13th), is eloquently described in this book. Includes tips on celebrating your own Lucia Day. Paperback.

Though no one has ever seen him, everyone knows the Tomten lives on the farm and talks to the animals. This delightful children's book by Swedish author Astrid Lindgren has been enjoyed by generations of children. A classic. Paperback.

This book explains everything necessary to make beautiful and authentic Swedish Christmas crafts, including cards, stockings, ornaments, gift wrap, and more. Hardcover.