A woman in her 50s was murdered in Boden on Christmas Day 2025, leaving two others injured; the suspect died from police gunfire, and the community and military remember the victim with mourning and support.
A Swedish study reveals a 37% rise in heart attacks among the elderly on Christmas Eve, linked to stress and emotional factors rather than physical activity.
King Carl XVI Gustaf’s 2025 Christmas speech called for hope and global cooperation, while reflecting on the Örebro mass shooting and pressing world crises.
Zlatan Ibrahimovic spent Christmas 2025 in Dubai celebrating with MMA champion Khabib Nurmagomedov, footballer Paul Pogba, and his sons, sharing festive moments and sports camaraderie.
Swedish Meteorological and Hydrological Institute reports that Sweden has not had a nationwide white Christmas in 15 years, with snow increasingly absent from southern regions, reflecting changing climate patterns.
Siw Malmkvist, at 88, becomes the oldest TV Christmas host in Sweden, introducing a new interactive quiz and sharing playful moments during the 2025 SVT broadcast.
Interest among Swedish travelers for Christmas trips to Thailand has grown despite official travel warnings and regional unrest.
Community events in Stockholm offer festive meals and companionship on Christmas Eve, helping the elderly and lonely find connection and warmth.
Swedes face economic pressures during Christmas 2025, leading to increased credit purchases of gifts and a rise in the resale of unwanted presents, especially among renters and young adults.
Pajala's Santa Claus tourism attracts thousands annually, even as academic critique challenges Santa’s symbolic role in reinforcing traditional gender norms during Christmas.
SVT offers a festive mix of holiday films and a politically themed Christmas calendar, engaging viewers with entertainment and timely social commentary this holiday season.
The Boppers launch an inclusive digital Christmas concert experience across Sweden, blending rock’n’roll with holiday cheer.
Gothenburg sees a record increase in families seeking Christmas aid, with Stadsmissionen providing free gifts and support to over 2,000 households amid rising living costs.
Sweden's Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson delivers an optimistic Christmas speech focusing on economic recovery and calls for solidarity with Ukrainians and neighbors during the holiday season.
Charities across Sweden are providing Christmas gifts to children in need as poverty rates rise sharply, with organizations like Stadsmissionen and the Salvation Army facing high demand.
Sweden's Christmas 2025 shopping season starts earlier and sees stronger spending, driven by improved economic conditions and shifting consumer patterns.
Distinct Lucia and Christmas traditions come alive in Sweden’s Dalarna and Storfors regions with festive processions, concerts, and communal celebrations highlighting local culture.
Discover seven popular miniseries and a new existential thriller perfect for binge-watching during the 2025 Christmas holidays, blending crime, history, and psychological drama.
The Swedish Air Force has canceled the 2025 Christmas flight over southern Sweden due to prioritized military operations, ensuring transport aircraft remain available for critical tasks while affirming continued military readiness.
2025 Christmas music releases in Sweden combine nostalgia and cynicism, while gift ideas focus on local history and sports books.
Clas Ohlson's quarterly results meet expectations with a positive start to the Christmas 2025 shopping season and a goal to exceed last year's record sales.
Julkalendern’s ‘Tidstjuven’ leads Sweden’s 2025 Christmas TV ratings while SVT’s Jul – allsång på Skansen stars Christer Sjögren and others in a festive special.
Sweden's 2025 Christmas events feature Hotell Ronja's lively nostalgic show and enduring charm of The Nutcracker ballet, blending spirited entertainment with classical tradition.
Sweden's December arts calendar features sold-out Nutcracker ballet in Göteborg and family-friendly Christmas concerts in Göteborg and Skövde.
Late 2025 in Sweden sees a dynamic cultural wave with Per Andersson's interactive comedy show and SVT's time-traveling Christmas calendar series 'Tidstjuven' gaining attention.
Swedish artists blend humor and music in upcoming holiday concert tour while comedian Christer Svensson debuts his solo show in Stockholm.
All Saints' weekend in Sweden draws millions to cemeteries to light candles for the deceased, outpacing Christmas in significance despite secular trends.