Swedish Christmas Words to Know

Here’s a quick list of words you should know around christmastime.

Advent – Advent
Boxing Day – Annandag Jul
Chimney – Skorsten
Christmas – Jul
Christmas carol – Julsång
Christmas table/dinner – Julbord
Christmas Day – Juldagen
Christmas Eve – Julafton
Christmas Ham – Julskinka
Christmas present – Julklapp
Christmas-tree – Julgran
Happy New Year! – Gott Nytt År!
Gingerbread cookies – Pepparkaka
Jingle Bells – Bjällerklang
Merry Christmas! – God Jul!
Mulled spiced wine – Glögg
New Year’s Day – Nyårsdagen
New Year’s Eve – Nyårsafton
Reindeer – Ren
Rice pudding – Risgrynsgröt
Santa Claus – Jultomten
Silent Night, Holy Night – Stilla Natt
Sleigh – Släde
Star – Stjärna
Twelfth Day – Trettondagen