Yule Be Informed
This spectacular natural phenomenon was especially visible in early 2025 thanks to heightened solar activity
Northern Lights
A song describing a shiny red-nosed reindeer who saves Christmas
Rudolph the Red Nose Reindeer
“I made my family disappear!”
Home Alone
A holiday song followed by a place where music is performed.
Jingle Bell Rock Concert
Swedish homes often display these candles and stars in windows to symbolize light during the dark winter.
Advent stars and candles
This animated musical film about demon‑hunting K‑pop idols became Netflix’s most‑watched original ever in 2025 and dominated charts with its soundtrack.
KPop Demon Hunters
A playful song encouraging dancers to move around a decorated tree
Rocking around the Christmas Tree
“Santa! I know him!”
Elf
That religious Christmas song followed by an evening winter activity
Silent Night Skiing
In Sweden, this figure, similar to Santa Claus, brings gifts to children at Christmas.
Who is Jultomten?
A historic art heist at this world‑famous museum in Paris made global headlines in October 2025
A Louvre Museum
A holiday hit about wanting one special thing for Christmas
All I want for Christmas
“I triple dog dare you to stick your tongue to a frozen pole!”
A Christmas Story
A holiday song followed by someone who performs music
Christmas Carol Singer
This traditional Swedish Christmas buffet includes herring, meatballs, sausages, and a special type of ham.
Julbord
This annual summit of the world’s largest economies was held on African soil for the first time, focusing on solidarity, equality, and sustainability.
What was the G20 Johannesburg Summit?
This song mentions chestnuts cooking over an open fire
The Christmas Song
“Faith, hope, and miracles are everywhere if you just believe.”
Miracle on 34th Street
A trickster holiday character followed by a common phrase meaning how long something lasts
Elf on the Shelf Life
On December 13th, Swedes celebrate this “light-bringer” day, marked by processions and singing.
What is St. Lucia’s Day?
This viral collectible craze — featuring a toothy plush toy — swept social media and even inspired resale markets in 2025.
Labubus
This song starts with a wish that your holiday celebrations will be joyful and bright
White Christmas
“Seeing is believing, but sometimes the most real things are the things we can’t see.”
Polar Express
A quiet, religious Christmas song followed by a common holiday decoration for a tree
Silent Night Light
On Christmas Eve, many Swedes watch this humorous TV show featuring a mischievous Gnomish character.
What is “Kalle Anka och hans vänner önskar God Jul” (Donald Duck and Friends Christmas special)?