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Time for Tomte
20 December 06 01:18 PM | wayne.griffiths | 6 Comments   
Whilst I had been getting into the Jul spirit here in Sweden with my advent calendar, furious writing of "God Jul" cards to some of the students here, and the seven-candle light display, I had also heard mention of this Tomte fellow. I didn't know what Read More...
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Some Light Swedish Traditions
16 December 06 12:59 AM | wayne.griffiths | 0 Comments   
I am continually amazed at the different Christmas traditions here in Sweden. Most of them have something to do with light. This is hardly surprising, since it is dark for more than 17 hours a day here, and this figure is higher almost everywhere else Read More...
Santa may need some new recruits
13 December 06 08:09 PM | wayne.griffiths | 1 Comments   
This news article caught my attention http://www.thelocal.se/5771/20061212/ . It seems the majority of Sweden's reindeer are in danger of starving to death due to the uncharacteristic weather we've been having here. I really feel sorry for them and wish Read More...