22 Jan 2025
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Community Swedish Culture

Swedish Traditions: Lucia

Lucia celebrations light up the dark … Friday, December 13th 2013

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Culture Music What's on: Stockholm

YLC Gig List: December

Does your December need hotting up? Don’t miss our guide to the best concerts and festivals in Stockholm over the coming month! You’re welcome! Thur. 05/12 Cikatri$ @ Lilla Hotellbaren – Free entry. Punk act from France. Highly recommended to beat up the winter blues. Small Feet @ Sodra Teatern –  Free entry. Swedish trio performing […]

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Fashion & Beauty Lifestyle Shopping

Denim Dreams: the Swedish Jean Genius

Denim is a staple in wardrobes the world over and leading the way in the must-have jeans department? With Nudie Jeans, Cheap Monday and Acne, Swedish designer jeans are the only denim to be seen in. There’s no denying that denim is as popular as ever and no more so than in the capital of […]

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Swedish Culture Tourist Information

Nobel Prize: Winners 2013

In the heady days of Nobel week – YLC’s Judi Lembke sets out to educate, nay, inform our readers on just who will be receiving the esteemed Nobel Prizes from Royal hands in 2013. In years past everything from Bucky Balls to Doris Lessing being grumpy has made Nobel season a bit more interesting. But […]

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Swedish Culture Tourist Information

Celebrating Nobel Day: the YLC Guide

No invite to the Nobel Banquet yet? Starting to suspect you’ll be left organising festivities on your own? YLC’s Judi Lembke on how to create your own Nobel fun. Back when I worked for a well-known  Swedish news outlet I was lucky enough to attend the Nobels twice and if I’m honest with you the […]

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Community Family What's on: Kids

What’s on and Where to Go in Stockholm with Children: December

Christmas is magical with children and never more so than in Stockholm, where there’s a winter wonderland of fun to be had. Enjoy Christmas crafting, Santa spotting and… dog shows? Here’s Your Living City’s guide to enjoying Stockholm with children this month.

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What's on: Stockholm

What’s On and Where to Go: December

The most wonderful time of the year has arrived – dreary November giving way to December. That means snow, candles, cookies – and YLC’s very own gift to you, a grand guide of where to be and what to do this month! The Christmas Spirit Walk Whether this is your first Christmas in Stockholm or […]

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Community Expat Traditions

Thanksgiving Supplies in Stockholm

Running around like a headless… chicken to get everything ready for Thanksgiving? Never fear – YLC has got the info on where you can buy your turkey and all the standard trimmings for the big dinner. Get your Turkey Day on in Stockholm!

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Community Expat Traditions

The YLC guide to a Stockholm Thanksgiving

YLC’s Amy Johansson on pilgrim selfies, potential potlucks and where to go if you are gagging for some pumpkin pie but find cooking just that little bit too much to stomach! I moved to Sweden two years – and two Thanksgivings – ago. Though I am mad for the winter holiday season in my new […]

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Expat Cookbook

Recipe – Dajmkladdkaka (Daim Chocolate Cake)

Daim, that magical crunchy, chocolately toffee bar that sometimes seems well worth a few cavities. If you’re a fan then this is the cake for you.   What you need: The base: 200 g butter 200 g dark chocolate 4 large eggs 1 1/2 d. sugar 2 172 dl flour pinch of salt Cream topping:  […]

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