Ljus i vintertid - Sweden

Ljusen tänds i vinterns natt, i varje hem och vrå,
Snön faller mjukt och tyst, på skogar stora och små,
En stilla frid i hjärtat bor, när julens tid är här,
Vi samlas runtom eldens sken, i vinterns kalla sfär.

Ljus i vintertid, som lyser upp vår värld,
I varje stjärna finns ett hopp, i varje själ, en färd,
Ljus i vintertid, när mörkret sluter in,
Vi finner tröst i ljusets kraft, i julens varma sinn.

Lucia skrider fram så stolt, med krona ljus och klar,
Hon bär en sång från tidens gång, i vinterns kalla dar,
Barnen sjunger stilla sång, om frid och helig natt,
I varje hem en julens dröm, där hoppet har sin skatt.

Genom mörker, genom snö,
Lyser ljuset högt och klart,
Vi går mot julens strålande tid,
Där värmen har sin fart.

Ljus i vintertid, som lyser upp vår värld,
I varje stjärna finns ett hopp, i varje själ, en färd,
Ljus i vintertid, när mörkret sluter in,
Vi finner tröst i ljusets kraft, i julens varma sinn.

Ljus i vintertid,
Julens frid vi bär.

More Chistmas songs from Sweden

Christmas in Sweden, known as "Jul," is a cherished holiday celebrated with family, food, and centuries-old traditions that have both pagan and Christian influences. The festive season begins with Advent, where many Swedish homes display Advent lights and stars in their windows. One of the key early celebrations is St. Lucia's Day on December 13th, where a girl dressed in a white gown and a wreath of candles leads processions, symbolizing the return of light during the dark winter months. On Christmas Eve, or "Julafton," Swedish families gather for a festive feast, typically including "Julbord," a buffet featuring dishes like pickled herring, meatballs, ham, and "Janssons frestelse" (a potato casserole). Rice pudding, known as "risgrynsgröt," is also popular, with a hidden almond bringing good luck to the person who finds it.

In Sweden, it is common for families to watch the 3:00 p.m. broadcast of Donald Duck's Christmas special, a tradition that has been going on for decades. After the meal, children eagerly wait for "Jultomten," the Swedish version of Santa Claus, to deliver presents. The Swedish Christmas season lasts until "Tjugondag Knut" (St. Knut's Day) on January 13th, when Christmas trees are traditionally taken down.

Christmas music in Sweden ranges from solemn hymns to cheerful folk songs. Carols are often sung during church services, at home, and in festive gatherings, contributing to the joyful and reflective atmosphere of the season.