Christmas School: Swedish Traditions in A Christmas Wish for the Little Dala Horse with Sonja Anderson

In this episode of Homeschool Minnesota, host Dayle Annand discusses Christmas traditions with author Sonja Anderson, focusing on her book 'A Christmas Wish for Little Dala Horse.' They explore the significance of Scandinavian traditions, the story of Santa Lucia, and the importance of passing down family traditions to the next generation. The conversation highlights how traditions can connect families and provide meaning during the holiday season.

 

Link:

To purchase A Christmas Wish for the Little Dala Horse:

https://www.tyndale.com/search?keyword=The+Little+Dala+Horse

 

To contact Homeschool Minnesota--MÂCHÉ:

https://homeschoolminnesota.org/

 

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Christmas Traditions 01:56 The Story of the Little Dollahorse 04:37 Understanding Santa Lucia 07:16 The Significance of the Dollahorse 09:23 Swedish Christmas Traditions 12:02 The Importance of Tradition 15:31 Tradition and the Meaning of Christmas 20:03 Personal Connections to Tradition 24:17 Conclusion and Book Recommendations