Customize a family tree at your own pace in 2026 with a gift card (valid one year) from Swedish American Ancestors! The family trees are printed/shipped in the U.S. if ordered from there, and in Europe if ordered there. Use code TREE2025 for 10% off until the end of the year. #FamilyTree #Geneology

Glad Lucia! / Happy Lucia!

Saint Lucia celebrated yesterday at the 13th-century Trefaldighet Church in Uppsala. The setting and the Värmland choir beautifully reflected the history of the Lucia Day. It is a cherished Swedish tradition marking the return of light during the darkest time of the year.

Would you like to learn more about Swedish patronymics and the challenges they present for genealogical research? Read this blog post:
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Midsummer is here! We have celebrated by singing and dancing around the traditional flower-dressed pole to Swedish folk music - welcoming summer back to Sweden. This magical tradition has been around for centuries!
Learn more about Swedish Midsummer here: sweden.se/culture/cele...
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🇸🇪 🇩🇰 Today is Sweden’s National Day and yesterday was Denmark’s Constitution Day! To celebrate, MyHeritage is offering free access to their Swedish and Danish records - now through June 8. A great chance to explore your Scandinavian roots! #Genealogy #Scandinavia

blog.myheritage.com/2025/06/enjo...

Swedes used to have a copy of Dr. Martin Luther’s Small Catechism - used at, and to prepare for, parish household exams. It included the Ten Commandments, and Q&A on Bible interpretation. It helped generations learn to read and shaped daily life. My family's below is from 1878. #Genealogy #Sweden

In Swedish genealogy, household examination records are usually the best place to start. They serve a role similar to census records in the US or Canada. Want to learn more? Check out this blog: swedishamericanancestors.com/tracing-swed...
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I’m Anna Schnell, a professional genealogist specializing in Swedish American family research. Whether you’re curious about your Swedish American roots, have traced your family across the Atlantic, or are a genealogist, we can share thoughts here on Bluesky. Let’s explore together!