The Christmas traditions of the Swedish Royal Family. This year the Swedish Royal Family is living a different and very special holiday. Madeleine of Sweden has returned home for Christmas as if it were a popular brand of nougat, and her return has delighted King Carlos Gustavo and his family, allowing a family reunion that could not occur during the awards ceremony Nobel. But leaving aside this atypical event, the truth is that the Bernadotte comply, to the letter, with a list of traditions that do not change. Every Christmas in Sweden becomes a succession of rituals in which all the members of the Royal Family have their role.
The Advent wreath
As Christmas approaches, Swedish families (also the real one) begin to fill their homes with magic. One of the most endearing traditions is to make an Advent wreath of pine twigs tied with a red ribbon, which is finished adorning with pinecones, holly. And mistletoe, typical elements of the Scandinavian countries. This Christmas item is usually placed on a table next to four candles that symbolize the light of Christmas. Curiously, Victoria. And Daniel from Sweden chose one of these moments of preparation of the Christmas decoration to send their good wishes to the citizens. The audiovisual Christmas selected this year shows the couple together with their two sons, Oscar. And Estelle, singing and performing some of these ornamental objects. It is one of the best Christmas traditions of the Swedish Royal Family.
The festival of lights of Saint Lucia
December 13 is the day of this patron saint of the blind to which she is venerated throughout the world, but especially in northern Europe. During this day the processions of girls dressed in white with red belts who parade through the streets, sing Christmas carols and distribute coffee and saffron buns known as Lussekatt. This procession is headed by a girl named Lucia and distinguished by a crown of candles on her head. Precisely, Estelle de Suecia, the eldest granddaughter of Carlos Gustavo y Silvia, wore this traditional form on December 13 in a few snapshots that immortalized Victoria’s own Sweden. The little Oscar, on the other hand, wore the typical suit of stjarngosse crowned with a hat with golden stars.
The ‘hygge’, the secret of happiness
The simple, relaxed plans at home are also a tonic within the Swedish Royal Family. Soft lighting, a love for candles, chimneys, wood, blankets, wool sweaters and books is added to this cozy atmosphere. All these ingredients manage to create a sense of harmony. And happiness is known as hygge, which also reflect the videos that Victoria from Sweden usually disseminates. They show some of these typical family scenes, whether making cookies, throwing snowballs or simply surrounded by their loved ones. It is one of the best Christmas traditions of the Swedish Royal Family.
The tradition of choosing the tree
One or two days before Christmas, families come to select the fir that will decorate their homes during all these holidays. Last year it was the turn of princes, Estelle. And Oscar to help their mother choose the trees to decorate the official residence. On this occasion, it was the turn of Prince Alexander, who with red pants, a winter sweater and a matching cap worked as a perfect elf. And contributed his grain of sand so that Carlos Felipe. And Sofia from Sweden could also count on the best Christmas copies. It is one of the best Christmas traditions of the Swedish Royal Family.
The double celebration of the Royal Family
In the case of Bernadotte, Christmas is a double joy. Between the festivities of Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve, the Royal Family also celebrates the birthday of Silvia of Sweden, on December 23. This year, the wife of King Carlos Gustavo has turned 75. And has wanted to reunite her entire family – hence Magdalena from Sweden flew from Miami to Stockholm to accompany them – at a family lunch. And at a concert. As good lovers of traditions, on this special occasion the Weihnachtsstollen, a kind of dried fruit cake macerated in brandy. And covered with icing sugar, is never absent from the table. It is one of the best Christmas traditions of the Swedish Royal Family.
The reading of the Gospel of Silvia of Sweden
Every year, the Swedish Royal Family meets on Christmas Eve at the castle of Drottningholm, where they take the opportunity to share intimate moments in which the candles are always lit. Thus, in addition to collecting wood, finishing decorating the rooms. And listening to music, Carlos Gustavo of Sweden. And his people tend to attend the reading of the Gospel of Silvia of Sweden and have lunch together. Later, they attend a private concert in her honor, the same one that Silvia lost in 2016. Because she had to be hospitalized on the same day as her birthday. Christmas day already ends with the traditional speech of the king, another of the customs that, year after year, usually does not miss this appointment of the Royal Family of Sweden.
