concept   christmas eve
culture   Sweden
statement   In Sweden, Christmas Eve is celebrated as the main day of Christmas with a festive meal, gift exchange, and traditional dishes like herring and meatballs.

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1 celebrating christmas Sweden Traditionally includes the dancing around the Christmas tree and enjoying a feast of traditional foods 1
2 christmas Sweden Celebrated as a secular, non-religious holiday with focus on exchanging gifts and spending time with family 1
3 christmas celebration Sweden Having a family dinner featuring a dish of cured salmon is common 1
4 christmas eve Sweden Celebrated with a large feast featuring traditional dishes such as herring, meatballs, and rice pudding, and often includes the opening of presents. 1
5 christmas eve Sweden Biggest celebration day with traditional festive foods, gift exchanges and decorations 1
6 christmas eve Sweden In Nordic countries, Christmas Eve is the main day for Christmas celebrations, including the main festive meal and gift exchange. 1
7 christmas eve Sweden In Scandinavia, Christmas Eve is the main day of celebration, marked by a big family dinner and the exchange of presents. 1
8 christmas plate Sweden A traditional decorative plate used to serve special Christmas foods such as lutefisk, meatballs, and herring. 1
9 father christmas Sweden In Scandinavia, the gift-giver is called 'Tomte' or 'Julenisse' and is believed to deliver presents on Christmas Eve. 1