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Article: Waaaassssss-aaaaaail.(Brief Article)
- Article from:
- Art Culinaire
- Article date:
- January 1, 2002
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Every December, the Advent seasons marks the beginning of the Christian holiday season. On each Sunday for four weeks before Christmas, one of four candles is lit as a symbol of the anticipation of Christ's birth. It is a time of reflection and penance. In Europe, especially in Sweden the Advent season stretches beyond the New Year until January 13, also known as Knut's Day. During these weeks, as families prepare for their celebrations, a traditional Scandinavian spiced drink of mulled wine is served with an assortment of gingerbread and cinnamon coated confections. It has been a tradition since the 1600s. "On Sunday evenings during the Advent we have glogg parties," ...