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Page intended to provide more complementary information to the ones “already in the know”.

More to come.

Locations

• Sweden and Nordic Countries (‘SVN’) – jandp.biz/travel/svn/
• Trosa – Vagnhärad – Västerljung  – jandp.biz/travel/svn/trosa/
  • Trosa (municipality) 🇺🇸 – jandp.biz/travel/svn/trosa/en/
• 🇺🇸 Archipelagos / 🇸🇪 Skärgårdar –
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Mindfullness

• Retreat & Sanctuary – related
  • jandp.biz/fun/philosophy/
• Happiness – related: World Happiness Report, incl. Why Finland #1 – jandp.biz/life/whr/
  • (Regarding Collective S (Sweden, #4 happiest 2025), Collective A (Åland-Finland, #1 happiest 2025))

“Fusion XMAS”

First, what fusion means in more general terms:

Fusion is the process where two or more light atomic nuclei combine to form a single heavier nucleus, releasing a massive amount of energy in the process. This is the same reaction that powers the sun and stars. The lost mass is converted into energy according to Einstein’s equation, E = mc², “E equals m c squared”.

Fusion XMAS, by J&P:

The combination of two more light-weight – by themselves – Christmas celebrations, Swedens and USAs, to form a new level of Christmas-season activities rarely if ever seen in Sweden, or USA.

“Svensk tomte” translates to “Swedish tomte“, which can mean either a mythological household spirit or the Swedish version of Santa Claus. The original tomte is a gnome-like creature from folklore who lives on a farm, protects the animals and household, and is rewarded with a bowl of rice porridge with butter. The modern interpretation, called Jultomten, is a Santa Claus-like figure who delivers presents on Christmas Eve.

Traditional tomte

• Role: A guardian of the farm and its animals, especially horses.
• Appearance: A small, elderly man with a white beard, often wearing grey robes and a red hat, though sometimes he is invisible.
• Behavior: He is helpful and diligent but can be mischievous or angry if he is not respected or if the farm animals are not well-treated.
• Reward: A yearly offering of julgröt (Christmas porridge) with a pat of butter, typically left out on Christmas Eve. 

• Role: The figure who delivers Christmas presents, similar to Santa Claus.
• Behavior: Often depicted as a friendly, adult-sized man who appears on Christmas Eve to give gifts.
• Origin: This modern image grew in the 19th century and is partly an adaptation from international Santa Claus figures.
• Connection to traditional tomte: The modern figure took on some of the traditional tomte’s characteristics, including the fondness for porridge, but is now often seen as a separate character who lives in the forest instead of on a farm.