{"id":1420,"date":"2026-01-09T15:22:11","date_gmt":"2026-01-09T14:22:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/swedishcoursesonline.se\/?p=1420"},"modified":"2026-01-09T16:14:07","modified_gmt":"2026-01-09T15:14:07","slug":"epiphany-in-sweden","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/swedishcoursesonline.se\/sv\/2026\/01\/09\/epiphany-in-sweden\/","title":{"rendered":"Epiphany in Sweden"},"content":{"rendered":"<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"3000\" height=\"2003\" src=\"https:\/\/swedishcoursesonline.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/shutterstock_2445814813-1-3000x2003.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1424\" srcset=\"https:\/\/swedishcoursesonline.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/shutterstock_2445814813-1-3000x2003.jpg 3000w, https:\/\/swedishcoursesonline.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/shutterstock_2445814813-1-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/swedishcoursesonline.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/shutterstock_2445814813-1-1536x1025.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/swedishcoursesonline.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/shutterstock_2445814813-1-2048x1367.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/swedishcoursesonline.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/shutterstock_2445814813-1-18x12.jpg 18w, https:\/\/swedishcoursesonline.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/shutterstock_2445814813-1-90x60.jpg 90w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 3000px) 100vw, 3000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>In Sweden, Epiphany (<em>Trettondedag jul<\/em>) is observed on January 6 and is an official public holiday, commonly referred to as a \u201cred day\u201d. The name <em>trettondagen<\/em> refers to the fact that January 6 falls on the thirteenth day of the Christmas period. In this calculation, Christmas Day on December 25 is counted as the first day of Christmas, meaning that Epiphany comes thirteen days after Christmas Eve. In most Christian countries, Epiphany marks the end of the Christmas season.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&nbsp;In the Nordic countries, however, the Christmas period lasts longer. In Sweden, Christmas is traditionally concluded on tjugondedag jul, also known as St. Knut\u2019s Day, which falls on January 13, twenty days after Christmas Eve.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>From a historical perspective, Epiphany holds particular significance. In the early days of Christianity, January 6 was celebrated as the birthday of Jesus. In the 4th century, this celebration was moved to December 24 or 25. As a result, Epiphany is considered the oldest Christian feast. On January 6, the tradition commemorates the arrival of the eastern Magi \u2013 the Three Wise Men \u2013 in Bethlehem, where they are said to have brought gifts to Jesus: gold, frankincense, and myrrh.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Epiphany is a clear example of how language, history, and tradition are closely interwoven in Swedish culture, and how an ancient celebration continues to be observed today.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In Sweden, Epiphany (Trettondedag jul) is observed on January 6 and is an official public holiday, commonly referred to as a \u201cred day\u201d. The name trettondagen refers to the fact that January 6 falls on the thirteenth day of the Christmas period. 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