Christmas in Sweden
Christmas (Swedish: jul, IPA: [ˈjʉːl] ⓘ) is celebrated throughout December and traditionally until St. Knut's Day on January 13. The main celebration and the exchange of gifts in many families takes place on Christmas Eve, December 24. The Feast of St. Lucy, a high point in the Swedish Christmas season, is celebrated during Advent, on December 13.
| Christmas in Sweden | |
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Christmas tree in Sweden in 2017 | |
| Observed by | Christians, including non-believing Christians |
| Liturgical color | White |
| Date | 24 December |
| Next time | 24 December 2024 |
| Frequency | annual |
Christmas contains a mix of domestic and foreign customs that have been adapted. Many Swedes celebrate Christmas in roughly the same way, and many local customs and specialities have disappeared.
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