If you're eager to mark the holidays this year with a Danish flair but Copenhagen seems a tad too far away, you might find ...

Julbord–the “Christmas table”–is a pan-Scandinavian tradition, a gastroextravaganza staged annually in homes and restaurants across Denmark, Finland, Norway, and Sweden. In Chicago, every December, ...

In the land of hygge, handmade paper decorations have long brought holiday cheer — and a chance to share the simple joys of crafting. By Anna Diamond Anna Diamond remembers decorating her ...

The writer Andrew Solomon recounts his enduring love for the cheerful little heroes of Swedish folklore, handed down from his late mother. By Andrew Solomon First, advent calendars; then gnomes; then ...

Downtown Junction City decks out in traditional garments when the annual Scandinavian Festival comes to town. Wooden booths pop up along the main street, painted in vibrant colors and whimsical ...

For those suffering from SAD (Seasonal Affectiveness Disorder), compounded with HAD (Holiday Anxiety Disorder) there is one direction you should face: North. The residents of the countries in ...

Served hot and flaming in a silver bowl, a potent Scandinavian drink features prominently in stories from my wife’s childhood Christmases. Her father’s family toasted the holiday with glogg, a kind of ...