Every year on December 13th, Sweden celebrates Lucia – a cherished tradition that brings light, song and warmth into the darkest time of the year.
Lucia is about more than candles and white gowns. It’s about pausing. Gathering. Letting music, gentle voices and shared rituals remind us that light always returns. In homes, schools, churches and villages across Sweden, Lucia processions fill the winter air with calm and hope.
This year, we invite you to experience the beautiful Lucia celebration from Gotland, streamed via SVT Play. Light a candle, wrap yourself in a blanket, and take a moment to simply be.
☕️ Pour a cup of coffee or tea, enjoy a saffron bun or warm a glass of Swedish mulled wine (glögg) and let the tradition unfold.
👉 Watch the Lucia celebration via SVT Play here: https://www.svtplay.se/…/luci…/luciamorgon-fran-visby…
If you want to know more about the celebrations:A growing table of hospitality
Lucia also feels like a perfect moment to share some joyful news from A Slice of Swedish Hospitality.
We are so happy to welcome several new ambassadors joining A Slice.
This means that the coming year will be filled with even more opportunities to connect — to meet locals, share stories, and experience Sweden around a kitchen table.
Whether it’s a home-cooked meal, a relaxed fika, or a simple lunch together, our experiences are built on connection, generosity and everyday hospitality.
Our new website and online booking system are now live, and we’ve also joined GetYourGuide, making it easier than ever to find and book an experience that suits you.
Join us for fika
Fika is more than coffee and something sweet — it’s a moment of togetherness.
A pause in the day. A conversation that lingers.
If you’re curious to experience Swedish fika with a local host, you can explore and book our upcoming fika experiences directly online.
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Welcome to sit down, slow down, and share a slice of Swedish hospitality.