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Issue 50 · Christmas Around the World · December 14, 2009

Holiday Gifts: Modern Swedish Christmas

Issue 50 · Christmas Around the World · December 14, 2009

For Scandinavians, Christmas involves Santa Lucia candles, herds of Dala horses, and straw Julbock goats. Here are some ideas for recreating—and perfecting—a modern Swedish holiday.

White Dala Horse at Remodelista

Above: White Dala Horse (7 inches tall); $45 at the American Swedish Institute.

Set of Six Straw Star Ornaments at Remodelista

Above: Set of Six Straw Star Ornaments; $9.95 from Poland by Mail.

Klippan Swedish Horse Cotton Blanket at Remodelista

Above L: Klippan Swedish Horse Cotton Blanket; on sale for $139.99 (down from $174.99) at Fjorn. Above R: Klippan Moose Cotton Blanket; on sale for $139.99 (down from $174.99) at Fjorn.

Dala Horse Ornament at Remodelista

Above: Hand-carved, unpainted Dala Horse Ornament; $12 at Posh in Chicago.

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