Small gift book featuring Swedish Christmas traditions and recipes centering on light, simplicity, and togetherness.
A Swedish Christmas invites readers into the heart of Scandinavian holiday traditions, where simplicity, closeness, and intention take center stage.
Journey through the Swedish Christmas season from Advent and St. Lucia Day to festive baking, fika, the beloved julbord, and the quiet joy of Christmas Day and beyond. Each chapter explores meaningful customs, seasonal rituals, family recipes, and practical ways to bring these traditions into your own home, helping you slow down and savor the season.
Perfect for lovers of Scandinavian culture, cozy winter living, and intentional holidays, A Swedish Christmas is a gentle guide to reducing stress, deepening family rituals, and rediscovering what truly matters during the holidays—presence, gratitude, and togetherness.
Karen Johnson Yasenka grew up in Fairfield, CT surrounded by Swedish friends and family. Her mother immigrated to America in 1948 from Avesta, Sweden while her father’s family immigrated from Värmland, Sweden in the early 1900’s.
