6. Children's Program
Julkalendrar is a children's program that is produced every year. It normally is centered around some kids saving Christmas, but it's a new show every year, so the plot is changed every year. There is also an advent calendar that goes with it with each day giving a hint about that day's episode (mentioned in the last post).
Interesting fact one of the actors for this show came to my Rotary Club's Christmas meeting and sang for us. The songs were messed up joke versions of Christmas songs. Even though it was in Swedish and my understanding was very limited it was still very funny and interesting for me.
7. Kalle Anka (Donald Duck)
Now to talk about the crazy tradition that is Kalle. So one Christmas eve at 3 p.m. Kalle comes on t.v. and you better be there. It was a big deal back in the days for the kids because you didn't get to see cartoons very often. I thought it was strange however that they call it Kalle, but it has all sorts of different cartoons. The only reason I can think of is that originally they only had Kalle (or Donald).
8. Christmas Poems
Swedish people like their poems, so of course, they make it into Jul. I didn't experience this personally, but apparently it traditional to have short little poems or rhymes to hit at what's inside of your Christmas's present.
9.Christmas Eve
This point will be short Swedish people do all their celebrations on the Christmas Eve instead of Christmas day that's it.
10. New Years
New Year's is quite similar to the celebrations here in the U.S. The only things that are different are that you obviously don't watch the ball in New York and the stereotypical dinner is Lobster.
These are the ten major difference and traditions I could think of if you have any specific questions shoot them below and I'll try to answer them.
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