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Americans of Swedish descent often enjoy traditional gifts that commemorate their homeland, or land of their ancestry. Christmas in Sweden in called 'Julen".God Jul is the Swedish greeting for Merry Christmas.

Djurpark is Swedish for Zoo, and this one has just about any animal you would expect to see in Scandinavia.

Glogg is a Swedish Christmas cordial, also described as mulled red wine, and pronounced (more or less) as "gluhg". Strictly for sipping. As cold as it was in the Copenhagen streets outside, it was quite comforting.

There are many Swedish wedding traditions that were practiced and still may be practiced today.

One by-product of the Swedish immigration to the Twin Cities was the creation of "Swede Hollow," a place where many of the immigrants lived while they bettered their situations.

Minnesota was the end of the journey for thousands of immigrants from Sweden in the 1800s. The American Swedish Institute exists to perpetuate the history of those immigrants.

Before you toss them out, thinking they're useless, consider what you can do with them. My favorite way to use leftover yarn is by doing a Swedish Weaving pattern on a monk's cloth fabric.

According to the AP, a Swedish court ruled that prisoners, even sex offenders, behind bars have the right to read porn.

Kingsburg hosts the Swedish Festival Annually and is a great place for shopping for collectors. One of the main attraction is the 50's Place.

Though the Berlitz Swedish Phrase Book is handy to keep on you, do not rely on it alone.

Swedish Cancer Institute of Seattle, Washington announced it is the first cancer-care program in the world to provide prostate cancer patients commercial access to the Calypso(R) 4D Localization System GPS for precision-guided radiation therapy delivery to the prostate.

Celebrate Christmas with Swedish traditions that are enjoyed in the Andersonville area in Chicago.

There are scores of different types of massage, so which is right for you? Swedish massage and Deep Tissue massage are the two non-injury-related massages. Which will work best for your needs? Find out here.

I admit I am no In Flames expert. I was introduced to the Swedish, melodic death metal unit not too long ago when a member of another site sent me a handful of songs spanning from different albums.

Smart, and easy to train, the Lapphund succeeds at most athletic competitions, especially that of agility.

It has the looks of a wolf, and a stout body, but is rather small in size.

The dala horse has become the unofficial symbol of Sweden and a popular collectible item for many people. This article gives information on the origin of the dala horse.

A recent study found that Sweden is the world's best place for women. Why? And how can the US compete?

How does a shopping center reach the pinnacle of travel and tourism? I like to shop more than most folks... but top spot? I had to go check it out at once.

42-year-old Roger Tullgren has undergone psychological analysis and has proven that his heavy metal addiction is worthy of supplemental income. The Employment Service in Sweden now pays a part of Tullgren's salary as heavy metal dominates so much of his life.

I may rail against many things from America, making it sound like I hate the country of my birth. I do not. There a lot of things I miss about it.

"Snus" is the only tobacco product in the world that actually reduces cancer deaths as it becomes more popular. It is also banned in the European Union and virtually unknown within the United States. Find out why.

If you like nature kinda stuff, then do spend a day or two exploring Sweden's Soderasen National Park.

Everyone has natural talent in the realm of massage therapy. Take turns being the client and the therapist.

Compared to other language course sets, this one is the bottom of the pile.

This is a great set for beginners, and the discs cover 33 different languages.

Ven is a beautiful Swedish island in the Oresund between Sweden and Denmark. It is a great place to relax and find out about renowned astronomer Tycho Brahe.

Last year, 83 year old legendary Swedish filmmaker Ingmar Bergman announces his retirement, one of his actors reflects on Bergman's accomplisments and his own acting career.

I lived in the US for 48 years, and just recently bought a house in Sweden. I am married to a Swedish man. I want to clear up some silly perceptions about my adopted country right here and right now.

A review of the Swedish line IsaDora Mineral Make-Up Products.

the Swedish car company of Saab has come a long ways from its humble beginnings. Originally an airplane manufacturer, the company began to make Saab Automobiles in the late 1940's..

For almost 35 years, Kaipa has been a Scandinavian musical institution. With their ninth album, ANGLING FEELINGS, the prog-rock band has delivered its best album to date.

Johan Bosch is a Swedish-born man whose notoriety comes from his career in gaming, but particularly in Go. He is an avid player and teacher of Go (also known as baduk, wei ch'i, weiqi and igo) and currently ranked in Sweden at 1 kyu.

When Michael and Karolina Tomaro named their daughter Metallica they thought they were giving a complimentary nod to their favorite legendary band. But that choice in a name has been a nightmare for the family since their daughters birth six months ago.

A Swedish couple has run into trouble with the law after trying to name their baby girl Metallica.

Hot stone massage has become a popular, not to mention expensive, spa treatment over the past five years. But did you know that although the spa charges more for a stone massage than a Swedish massage, a stone massage is actually the easier of the two to give?

If you like medieval and renaissance faires, then a trip to Riddarspelan in Sweden is a sure bet.

Santa, Gingerbread, The Nutcracker and many other Christmas festivies will fill the air with merriment during the Christmas Holiday Season.

Waaaay back in the days of Vikings, the Swedish used to make these Stone arrangements as tributes to those lost at sea, and usually included several graves. What makes Ales Stenar a bit unusual is that no graves have been found here

Last year, Swedish scientists suggested that there is indeed an increased risk for rural cell phone users, due to the higher amount of signal emissions needed in such areas.

New Skin is a fabulous electro-pop act that is from Sweden, bringing along that great UK invasion sound

Swedish tennis player Stefan Edberg and former No. 1, is best know for his excellent serve and volley game. He won the Australian Open, Wimbledon and US Open twice, but could never win the French Open.

Greger Hillman brings smooth jazz to Sweden and the US.

Looking for a four-person blast from the past this Halloween? Dress up like ABBA, the iconic Swedish pop group of the 1970s.

Nylen's journey becomes a window into the porn industry of the �70s and �80s, and sheds some light on what is happening now.

While standard Swedish massage is great for relaxation, it may not work on chronic muscle pain. Deep tissue massage goes deeper into the body to work out the kinks that may be hindering your mobility and causing you undo pain.