IKEA has always provided a taste of Sweden... not just the furniature, but the little grocery store has many of a Swedes essentials away from home.
Last night, the San Diego IKEA has their first annual Swedish Christmas Dinner... Julbord. An essential part of the Swedish holiday season is the celebration of Saint Lucia (Sankta Lucia) in mid-December. In Sweden it is celebrated early in the morning on December 13th with a parade of young Swedish girls, singing traditional songs wearing candles around their head. Fredrica got to watch it this year in Sweden.
Sankta Lucia Parade
Isabella was simply mesmerized!
Julbord... IKEA offered a complete traditional Swedish dinner including Saffron Bun (right) ... meatballs, Jansson's Temptation (a delicious potato dish), Christmas Ham, Salmon and of course Lingon Berries
Children simply embody joy
IKEA is so kids friendly they have a play area in their restaurant
Silly Bella
Isabella loves the free 'child care' area at IKEA... was looked in longingly because they were closed :-(
Swedish and English version of Twinkle Twinkle Little Star
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