Held late Jan-early Feb, the Kiruna Festival is termed as the mightiest snow festival in Europe. It is a celebration of winter and includes an ice sculpting competition and a reindeer race, Kiruna. The festival is a weeklong affair. Venue: Kiruna, Sweden Dates: late Jan-early Feb
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Skansen Christmas Market is held at various dates in December. Started in 1903, this is one of the biggest Christmas markets in Sweden. This seasonal market is great for buying Christmas ornaments and sweets. Visitors can also feast their eyes on the various craft products on display at the Town Quarter. Website: www.skansen.se
St. Lucia Day is an annual festival of light and procession through central Stockholm. It is celebrated on the darkest day of the year. St. Lucia, an Italian saint, was supposed to have brought light in on the darkest day of the year, Dec 13. Venue: Skansen Website: www.skansen.se Date: 13 Dec
Organized by the Swedish-Argentine Tango Society, the Stockholm Tango Festival started 7 years ago. Classes are conducted by world renowned tango dancers. Both novice and professionals can hone their tango skills at the festival.