Usually, the ham is a part of the cold cuts section, and the cheese is either a section of its own (which we usually eat after the ht dishes, but before the sweet desserts). The Swedish smorgasbord Christmas edition ("julbord") is, in my opinion, the best Christmas spread ever!
@LivingSwedish Only two kinds? That's not good enough! I went to a julbord last week, and they had 8-10 different kinds (I can't recall exactly because I was half comatose when I reached the cheese section). And at home, we always have at least five different kinds (Edamer, Västerbotten, blue or green cheese or both, camembert/brie, one or two goat/sheep cheese (chèvre, manchego, etc.) and, because we have Greek family, Feta. Generally, also some kind of artisan Swedish variety). But that's us. We like cheese! We're also 14 people at the table and do it as a potluck spread, so there's always plenty to go around.
Hej! Thanks for an amazing and informative video! Maybe I missed it but, when was Stockholm officially started as a city or town? I also just learned that the reason pork/ham is used, especially for New Years is the pigs, when forging for food, "rut forward"! Meaning they forge ahead! Thanks again! Have a great week!
@@JohnPaul-158 It was first mentioned in 1252 but its history is probably older than that, originating from the fortifications put up there to protect the inlet to Lake Malar after the raid on Sigtuna in 1187.
Its this that this "julbord exeperiens".. is kinda normal.. its ones company that take one out, pay for it.. its kinda a company benefit and a "team building" experiens in the same time! And then to tax laws.. its high taxes in sweden.. and when your company make a big profit.. they can chose to pay taxes or spend a bit on there personel, and get tax reduction for that! In anyway as its kinda normal in sweden, please try all our sill.. even americans and britts have learned to love our brined herring!
Yes, it’s normal in Sweden, but from an outside perspective, it’s truly remarkable! I know companies use it to lower their tax payments, but it’s still wonderful that it goes toward something so lovely. When we get used to things, it’s easy to overlook their beauty. I really appreciate this wonderful tradition in Sweden 🙏❤️
You love Christmas becourse it is just once a year. Something that you feel anticipation about as something that is extraordinary outside the everyday. Thats why you would not really want to have christmas 365 days a year. You would get bored of it really quick. You have to be without it to fully be able to appreciate it. Boredom is the mother of all fun. And instant gratification just makes you bored and sad in the end.
This is FAR FROM familys julbord! Now a lot of people can not even afford christnas presents for their children. 200 000 children lives in poverty in Sweden. Over 500 children becomes homeless each year.
Thanks for sharing! It's a good reminder to be generous and donate whatever you can. I personally have donated to Bris a few times and will continue to do so. If you have any other recommendations, please let us know ❤️
✨Have you ever experienced a Julbord in Sweden?
Every year🇸🇪
Yes, many times over the years! 😋😋🇸🇪🧑🏻🎄⭐️🕯️🎄
Usually, the ham is a part of the cold cuts section, and the cheese is either a section of its own (which we usually eat after the ht dishes, but before the sweet desserts).
The Swedish smorgasbord Christmas edition ("julbord") is, in my opinion, the best Christmas spread ever!
Yes, true! There were only two kinds of cheeses, so the focus was on the ham. And cheese is more a dessert thing for sure. Thanks!! 😊
@LivingSwedish Only two kinds? That's not good enough! I went to a julbord last week, and they had 8-10 different kinds (I can't recall exactly because I was half comatose when I reached the cheese section). And at home, we always have at least five different kinds (Edamer, Västerbotten, blue or green cheese or both, camembert/brie, one or two goat/sheep cheese (chèvre, manchego, etc.) and, because we have Greek family, Feta. Generally, also some kind of artisan Swedish variety).
But that's us. We like cheese! We're also 14 people at the table and do it as a potluck spread, so there's always plenty to go around.
Love this kind of video 😊
Thanks for your kind feedback! I will make sure to make more of these 😊
Pleasant environment for julbord. Lots of food to choose from. But i suspect it was expensive to eat there.
It was very expensive 😅
Yes, Bet going to riks arkivet for a christmas table was expensive. But it´s such a special place so it must been worth it.
i saw this place in another vlog. and yes they also mentioned it was expensive 😬
Agree, one of the best, but also expencive.
Yes! 😅 Next year, we will try a new one again 🙏
This is Old (Gamla) Riksarkivet though, the present day Riksarkivet is still open as a archive, not a julbord, at another location in Stockholm. 😊
Thanks for sharing! 😊
Amazing!
Yeah! 😍Thanks for watching!
Hej! Thanks for an amazing and informative video! Maybe I missed it but, when was Stockholm officially started as a city or town? I also just learned that the reason pork/ham is used, especially for New Years is the pigs, when forging for food, "rut forward"! Meaning they forge ahead! Thanks again! Have a great week!
Officially, in the mid 1200s.
@@herrbonk3635 WOW! Thanks! I knew it was around for centuries, just not that old!
@@JohnPaul-158 It was first mentioned in 1252 but its history is probably older than that, originating from the fortifications put up there to protect the inlet to Lake Malar after the raid on Sigtuna in 1187.
@@matswinberg5045 COOL! THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR THIS INFO! IT SOUNDS LIKE IT MAY BE OLDER THAN MOSCOW.
Thanks for the question and I'm thrilled this community already gave you a detailed answer ❤️ They're amazing! Have a great day!
🐟Pescatarian heaven for me👌 at buffwt, save me some for my move to Stockholm next autumn from 🏴
Its this that this "julbord exeperiens".. is kinda normal.. its ones company that take one out, pay for it.. its kinda a company benefit and a "team building" experiens in the same time!
And then to tax laws.. its high taxes in sweden.. and when your company make a big profit.. they can chose to pay taxes or spend a bit on there personel, and get tax reduction for that!
In anyway as its kinda normal in sweden, please try all our sill.. even americans and britts have learned to love our brined herring!
Yes, it’s normal in Sweden, but from an outside perspective, it’s truly remarkable! I know companies use it to lower their tax payments, but it’s still wonderful that it goes toward something so lovely. When we get used to things, it’s easy to overlook their beauty. I really appreciate this wonderful tradition in Sweden 🙏❤️
I am not sure why we do not have Christmas 365 days a year 🎉
I loooooove Christmas!🎄
You love Christmas becourse it is just once a year. Something that you feel anticipation about as something that is extraordinary outside the everyday. Thats why you would not really want to have christmas 365 days a year. You would get bored of it really quick. You have to be without it to fully be able to appreciate it. Boredom is the mother of all fun. And instant gratification just makes you bored and sad in the end.
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This is FAR FROM familys julbord!
Now a lot of people can not even afford christnas presents for their children.
200 000 children lives in poverty in Sweden. Over 500 children becomes homeless each year.
Thanks for sharing! It's a good reminder to be generous and donate whatever you can. I personally have donated to Bris a few times and will continue to do so. If you have any other recommendations, please let us know ❤️