The celebrations of Christmas in Sweden begin on the 13 th of December, which is celebrated as the day of Saint Lucia . Traditionally this day was also observed as the giving thanks for the return of the Sun. Christmas celebrations in Sweden decorating of the Christmas tree in every household is the most popular of them all. Apples, candles, gnomes and various other goodies are used to decorate the Christmas tree and on the Christmas Eve, the christmas lights up candles in the homes. Christmas dinner is another characteristic associated with the event. Fish, besides a wide variety of meat and other sweet delicacies are served for the Christmas dinner. |
