Holidays & Traditions – Month by Month

Here you’ll find practical inspiration and ideas for each celebration throughout the year. We’ll keep adding more as the seasons unfold — every time of year has its own charm and meaning.

🎃 October

• All Saints’ Day (Saturday between 31 October–6 November)
  A quiet day of remembrance for loved ones who have passed — often marked by candlelight at cemeteries across Sweden.

• Halloween (31 October, sometimes the weekend before or after)
  A colourful and playful celebration that’s becoming increasingly popular in Sweden, especially among families with children — pumpkins, costumes, and trick-or-treating!

🕯️ November

• Father’s Day (second Sunday in November)
  A day to celebrate and appreciate fathers — the perfect occasion for a thoughtful gift or a cozy family dinner.

• All Saints’ Day
  Sometimes observed in early November, depending on the calendar — a time for peace, reflection, and gratitude.

• First Advent
  Occasionally falls at the end of November — the first candle of the season is lit, marking the beginning of the Christmas spirit.

• Black Friday (fourth Friday in November)
  The big shopping event filled with offers and deals — the unofficial start of the holiday shopping season.

🎄 December

• Advent (four Sundays before Christmas)
  A season of light, warmth, and anticipation — fill your home with candles, hyacinths, and the scent of Christmas baking.

• Lucia (13 December)
  One of Sweden’s most beloved traditions — bringing light into darkness with song, saffron buns, and early morning celebrations.

• Christmas (24–26 December)
  A time to gather with loved ones, enjoy good food, exchange gifts, and celebrate togetherness.

Would you like me to expand this with gift suggestions or product highlights (e.g. from Gusums Messing, Munka Tenn, or Mr Fredrik) under each holiday for a more inspirational and sales-friendly version?