5 Dec 2025
stockholm
Swedish Culture

Christmas 2013: No Julafton without Kalle Anka

A Christmas Eve in Sweden wouldn’t be the same if there wasn’t duck on the menu – Donald Duck, that is. YLC’s Judi Lembke explains Swedish Christmas, one tradition at a time… If you’ve attended even one Swedish Christmas Eve celebration then you already know that there’s little chance of avoiding the Kalle Anka tradition.  This […]

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Shopping

Christmas 2013: What to Buy the Women in Your Life

So you’re stuck, wondering what to buy your mum/sister/BFF for Christmas?  At YLC HQ, we put our heads together and came up with our  top five. You’re welcome! We’re here to help you buy the perfect gift for that special woman in your life … even if you’ve left it a tad late! Or why not […]

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Shopping

Christmas 2013: What to Buy the Men in Your Life

It’s that time of year again, peeps! If you haven’t nailed that perfect present for your hubby/boyfriend/Dad or other random male in your life – now is the time to do it! Ah yes, the annual ‘what am I going to buy that fabulous man in my life for Christmas?’ question.  I don’t know about […]

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Wine Your New City

YLC Wine of the Month: December

New Year’s Eve is nearly upon us and it’s time to break out the bubbly! YLC asked sommelier Matthias Breitsameter for his pick of the month. December – a month of snow (well, we’re hopeful), Christmas, cookies and occasions for get-togethers with family and friends. While kids’ eyes sparkle with reflected tinsel on Christmas Eve, […]

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Swedish Culture Tourist Information What's on: Stockholm

Lucia in Sweden: Light in Dark December

Come Friday Stockholm will be overrun with white-clad kids and girls with candles in their hair. YLC’s Judi Lembke explains Swedish Christmas, one tradition at a time…   We already know that winter in Sweden is cold, it’s dark and it sometimes feels like the sun will never show its face again. Here enters Lucia, […]

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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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