Helena Bergström Continues Family Tradition by Reading 'Nyårsklockan' at Skansen

On New Year's Eve at midnight, Helena Bergström honored a cherished family tradition by reading Alfred Lord Tennyson's poem 'Nyårsklockan' at Skansen in Stockholm, an event broadcasted by SVT. At 61, Bergström expressed the significance of this role amid turbulent times and shared a profound personal connection to the poem, as her grandfather, the renowned Dramaten actor Olof Widgren, read it from Skansen between 1947 and 1955. Bergström commented on this family link, saying, "So there is a bit in the family. It is a circle that closes."

This marked Bergström's first time delivering this culturally significant reading, following Johan Rabaeus who performed it the previous year. The night also featured notable performances from artists such as Tommy Körberg, Charlotte Perrelli, and Greczula, with Linnea Wikblad and André Pops hosting the festivities.

The reading of 'Nyårsklockan' is a well-established Swedish New Year's tradition, symbolizing continuity and reflection as the nation welcomes the coming year. Bergström's participation not only brought a sense of historical connection and closure but also highlighted the enduring cultural value of this event.