| Knut's party | |
|---|---|
 Knut's dance or Dancing out Christmas, by Swedish artist Hugo Hamilton (1802–1871) | |
| Official name | julgransplundring |
| Observed by | Sweden |
| Celebrations | Dancing around the Christmas tree, children's party, removing Christmas decorations |
| Date | 13 January |
| Next time | 13 January 2026 |
| Frequency | annual |
| Related to | Christmas, St. Knut's Day |
A Knut's party or Knut's dance (Swedish: julgransplundring, literally: "Christmas tree plundering") is a tradition in Sweden on Saint Knut's Day (13 January), which marks the end of the Christmas and holiday season, which includes Advent Sunday, Saint Lucy's Day, Christmas, New Year and Epiphany. It is also known as "Dancing out Christmas" (dansa ut julen) or "Throw out the Tree" (kasta ut granen).[1][2]
- ^ "Dansa ut julen med Nordiska museet" [Dance out Christmas with the Nordic Museum]. www.nordiskamuseet.se. Nordic Museum. Retrieved 10 January 2016.[permanent dead link]
- ^ "Tjugondag Knut" [St. Knut's Day]. www.nordiskamuseet.se. Nordic Museum. Retrieved 10 January 2016.