I’m married to a Swede and I’ve spent pretty much every Christmas there for the last ten years; I even wrote a sitcom called The Cold Swedish Winter ... on Christmas Eve, so it’s a day ...

This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Daniel Francis, a charity consultant who moved from the United Kingdom to Sweden ... in the winter, which really enhances the Christmas ...

Midsummer’s Eve, when Swedes celebrate the official arrival of Summer. This is a hugely significant day for Swedes, arguably as big as Christmas. The afternoon will be filled with outdoor ...