nordstjernan The Swedish Newspaper of America
Published by Swedish News. Volume 144 No. 20, November 30, 2016. Price per copy $2.50
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Christmas markets: The start of the Christmas season begins with the first of Advent as well as Christmas markets (julmarknader) in every community—of Sweden and Swedish America. / Page 7, 12
Santa Claus’ makeover Helen Nielsen-Eckfield guest@nordstjernan.com
Over the past couple holiday seasons we have shared conversations regarding the inspired efforts of a group of conscientious santas in California who have stepped up to the task of trying to help parents correct the unhealthy diets our American children now embrace. Everyone knows the problem: The fast and processed “food” being consumed in America has led to an explosion of preventable, chronic metabolic and other diet driven diseases in our children which were only rarely seen 30 years ago. And it’s not just Type 2 Diabetes. It’s everything from fatty liver, bleeding and leaky bowel, high blood pressure, and the bad food driven illnesses of cancer and heart disease. It’s not just limited to those who are overweight or obese (80 percent of whom will suffer from these Continued on page 16
Photo: Marie Andersson/Skansen
This Week, Page 20
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Sweden, Page 2, 3
Former Prime Minister thinks U.S. election spells trouble / Sweden may be ready for digital currency / Love letters from Astrid Lindgren / Stressed-out Swedes call in sick / Bob Dylan won’t go to the ceremony / Government extends border controls.
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Local, Page 12-14
Find out what’s going on around Swedish America this Christmas.
Dashboard, Page 20, 21
This holiday season Santa is urging parents and kids to ‘eat the rainbow’ of vegetables.
Walkabout in Stockholm
Public transportation is excellent in Stockholm, but there is much to be said for the rich experiences gained by walking around the historic city. For visitors, this may be especially true on the islands that make up the interior of the city, including Gamla Stan, Djurgården and Södermalm. As in any city, each neighborhood has a personality of its own –- perhaps the foundation of the love affair many of us have with Sweden’s capital city. This is true for one of our contributors who often takes us along as he walks around Stockholm, where he has spent many years living and learning. This time, follow him to Söder, in his walkabout on page 5.
Worst dressed model is from Sweden? / Local residents light up “Little Sweden” / Swedish producer pulls off wonderful one-night event in New York / Victims of mansplaining in the workplace get help / Become an American cowboy in Sweden / The purrfect dialect.
Local, Page 3, 7
Prepare the way for Christmas during Advent.
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