When it's Christmastime in Sweden And the snow is ten feet deep He holes up in his kitchen To make his Christmas treats. People come from near and far To hinterland and fjord Just to get a taste Of his Christmas smörgåsbord! Dip in the pot The bouillon is hot The lingonberries are sweet Dopp in the pot A taste of tunnbröd His surströmming is a treat! Lutefisk and rice Isn't that nice? We might have to loosen our skirts! Ja, try the glögg Or it's off to the dog He makes us eat til it hurts! His meatballs are so Swedish His marzipan's a delight But his marinated fishballs Will keep you up all night. Top it off with pralines In a Swiss nut nougat gourd The reindeer stew Will bring you back to His Christmas smörgåsbord! Dip in the pot The bouillon is hot The lingonberries are sweet Dopp in the pot A taste of tunnbröd His surströmming is a treat! Lutefisk and rice Isn't that nice? We might have to loosen our skirts! Ja, try the glögg Or it's off to the dog He makes us eat til it hurts! Queens Blend preserves, Black currant preserves, Gooseberry preserves, Cloudberry preserves So many preserves He simply deserves To take center stage and say "Dinner is served!" Dip in the pot The bouillon is hot The lingonberries are sweet Dopp in the pot A taste of tunnbröd His surströmming is a treat! Lutefisk and rice Isn't that nice? We might have to loosen our skirts! Ja, try the glögg Or it's off to the dog He makes us eat til it hurts!