Christmas in Sweden in the City

December 6, 4:03 PMSF Weekend Getaways ExaminerJohn Anderson

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I’m still not sure what Santacon or Santarchy is, something about lots of people in red Santa suits. It’s a big deal for some people, prolly those who watch Christmas specials for the irony of it all. Or an excuse just to party. Anyway, I’d rather get my holiday cheer infusion with Swedish grandmothers in traditionally embroidered smocks with elaborate silver brooches.

Which is why I’m going to the Swedish Christmas Fair 2008 (SWEA) at St. Mary’s Cathedral on Saturday, Dec. 6, from 9am-4pm, especially since it’s the 25th anniversary. Naturally there’ll be lots of Swedish food, candy and baked goods, waffles and glogg, and live Swedish folk music with dancing around a Christmas tree. I’m going for the handmade tree ornaments and other crafts from the old country, like ceramics and textiles. Or a used Swedish book, to improve upon the 10 words I already know. There’s also something going on with Pippi Longstocking, which Swedes are very fond of since the book was first written in Swedish (by Astrid Lindgren). It’s a little like Peanuts for Americans.

Regardless, there looks to be a lot of singing and dancing and blondness going on, so hitch up the reindeer and make your way to an old world celebration in a new world setting.