In Sweden the Christmas holiday celebrations extend beyond December 25th. Most families begin celebrating on Advent Sunday and carry on celebrating until mid-January. Find out more about how Sweden celebrates Christmas by checking out the links on this page.

In Sweden St. Lucia's Day is celebrated on December 13th. As part of the celebration the eldest daughter in the household dresses in a white gown and a crown of leaves and candles. She takes coffee and sweet rolls to every bedroom of the house while singing "Santa Lucia."How Stuff Works: Christmas in Sweden

Food is definitely a central theme in Sweden during the Christmas holiday. All of the smorgasborg dishes contain pork, and a coffee table is filled with tasty treats like sweet buns, fruit cake, ginger biscuits and a host of other holiday cookies. On Christmas Eve, the traditional dinner is comparable to Lent, and most of the dishes eaten are made from fish.Ugglemor: Christmas in Sweden