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On behalf of all the growling, hungry kids’ in Småland, the Ministers held a meeting with the F&B Manager of the IKEA Restaurant to discuss how the Kids’ menu can be improved. They were very firm about what the citizens liked and disliked and gave a lot of creative suggestions. Some yummy items they suggested to include in the Kids’ menu were pizzas, mashed potatoes and hotdog pasta. To thank the Ministers for their contribution, a yummy spread was laid out at the end. Everyone left the meeting feeling very full. BURP!
Good job Ministers! You’ve made all the growling stomachs a lot happier.
greetings from Alex and Tampi...
These 12 småles are your elected Ministers of Småland
and they help the Quings make sure that Småland is a happy and fun-filled place for
its citizens.
meet your Småland leaders
Småland parliament duties
Alex and TampiGod Jul and With Big Bug Hugs,
spot the difference!
Terence Tan, age 10 Gracia Goh, age 8 Samuel Yong, age 10 Daniel Tan, age 8
Aaron Ralls, age 5 Alicia Ong, age 9
Bryan Wong, age 8
Robina Tan, age 8Joey Chua, age 9
Felicia Yong, age 10 Evan Choo, age 7
Jordan Goh, age 7
Småland 4th christmas bazaar
school holiday activities
The Christmas Bazaar is back and this year, it’s going to be Bigger and Better! For the very first time, we will be having the Christmas Bazaar over 2 weekends and in both stores!
To get you in the holiday mood, here are three Christmas-y activities you can sign-up for. Each activity costs $2 Smålish dållars and you’ll only need to pay on the day of the activity itself.
Remark: Please print out your dållars and register at the Bug House. Registration starts at 1.30pm and is based on a first-come-first-served basis.
If you are an aspiring entrepreneur or can bake a mean cookie or have some really cool stuff to sell, come join us and be part of the Småland Christmas Bazaar. Get to be the boss for one day and hire some friends, siblings or adult helpers as your assistants. It is also a good opportunity to earn some extra Smålish dållars and pocket money!
Bidding starts at $10 Smålish dållars. Highest bidder wins. We have 12 stalls at IKEA Tampines and 6 stalls at IKEA Alexandra up for rental each day.
Hurry and pick up your application form the Bug House and start bidding today! You can also email your bid to [email protected]. Please include your name, passport number, contact number, amount to bid, desired date and items you will be selling.
Submission closes on 5 December 2010 (Monday) and successful bidders will be contacted on 7 December 2010 (Wednesday).
It is Christmas time in the Småland magical forest and everyone is out playing in the snow! Can you spot the 20 differences between the two pictures? Tell us where each difference is located e.g. B6.
Send your answers with your name and passport number to [email protected] or 60 Tampines North Drive 2, Singapore 528764 by 19 December 2010. 10 lucky winners will each stand to win a pack of 10 animal finger puppets, one for each finger!
T’is the season of giving and you can help spread the joy of education to less fortunate children this Christmas.
From 1 – 31 December 2010, use your Smålish dållars to redeem for a soft toy at the Bug House. For every soft toy a småle redeems, Alex and Tampi will donate S$2 from the Småland Treasury to The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) Mayalsia. The money donated will go towards building a school in Kampung Numbak, Sabah. It will provide educational opportunities for an estimated 200 children who currently do not have the chance to attends school.
Want to win a småles goodie bag? Simply answer this easy question “Why is education important?” Send us your answers in the form of drawings, pictures, letters, quotes…we want them all!
20 lucky småles with the best answers will not only receive a småles goodie bag, we will also be publishing their answers in the next Bug News and on the småles website!
Email your submissions to [email protected] or 60 Tampines North Drive 2, Singapore 528764 by 31 December 2010.
småles soft toy campaign
Cheryl and Joey Lim, 8 years old
“Dear Alex and Tampi (and Lele too), this is our first time writing to you. It is so nice writing to you. We love the Bug News very much. Thank you!”
“Hi Alex and Tampi, I have bad news for you. As you know, I will be turning 11 years old on 20 October 2010. I am writing this letter for the 1st time. This is to tell you that I will miss you after leaving the magical forest but I promise that I will go and visit you often. I also want to tell you that I will continue to write to you. Wishing all småles a happy adventure in Småland! Hej då!”
Thang Hui Lin, 11 years old
Ryan Tan, 6 years old
have an idea or a question? share it with Alex and Tampi.Send us your letters, drawings, pictures, recipes, book reviews, questions, anything! Post it by snail mail to småles, 60 Tampines North Drive 2, Tampines Retail Park, Singapore 528764. You can also drop us a note at [email protected], under the Alex and Tampi section. Remember to include your name, Smålish passport no. and return address.
“Hi Alex and Tampi (Lele too!), this is my first time writing to you! I was so excited to read the Bug News and I saw quite alot of people drawing and writing to you. I had nothing to do so I decided to do the same! I have only visited IKEA 2 times BUT I still like it. It is so fun! I only have one wish- that the boys in Småland would stop throwing the balls around!”
“Hi Alex and Tampi (and Lele)! I seldom visit Småland as my parents are busy and I need to prepare for my exams. This is my second or third time writing to you. I always feel very happy when writing to you. Småland is always the place where I can have fun with all the other children. I love the food at IKEA! Take care Alex, Tampi and Lele!” Jaslynn Ngo, 9 years old
Khoo En Ting, 7 years old
We would love to hear from you! Thank you to every småle who has written to us. We would like to share some of the letters with you. We apologise for not being able to publish all the letters we’ve received as there is not enough space.
Tricia Tan, 5 years old
Chantal Lum, 6 years old
Cheryl and Joey Lim, 8 years old
Joei Kwek June Le, 5 years old
Megan Oh Wen Xi, 7 years old
Wan Jun Loh, 8 years oldJaslynn Ngo, 9 years old
Mizusa Seah, 8 years old
Natalie Chew Jia Xian, 6 years old
Hui Ru Tan, 10 years old
“Hi Alex and Tampi, this is my first time writing to you! My name is Tricia Lim En Teng. I love to go to IKEA. Today, I would like to share a picture I have drawn. I hope you like it. Take care, Alex and Tampi.”
“Dear Alex and Tampi, this is my first time writing to you. I LOVE BUG NEWS! I also visit IKEA often. I always want to play there and I like the balls most! But this year I’ll be 10 and I only have 1 year left. Well, thank you Alex and Tampi. Bye!”
Samuel Oh Jun Xi, 5 years old
Rachel Chew, 10 years old
Sidney Seah, 8 years old
inbox@småles“Dear Alex and Tampi, one reason why I like to go to IKEA is that I get to collect stickers every time I’m there. It would be fun if there is a swing, a see-saw, a trampoline and a balance beam at Småland. I like healthier kids’ meals too! One last thing, I hope you can publish my message on Bug News, thank you!”
Tricia Lim, 6 years old
the arabian nights
pinocchio- the musical
cinderel-LAH!
Dates : 26 November to 12 December 2010Time : 3pm (Wednesday to Thursday) 3pm, 7.30pm (Friday to Saturday) 11am, 5pm (Sunday)Venue : The Singapore Airlines Theatre, LASALLE College of the Arts Tickets are available through all SISTIC outlets and authorized agents.www.itheatre.org
Dates : 4 November to 12 December 2010Time : 10am & 2pm (Tuesday to Friday) 7pm (Thursday & Friday) 11am & 2pm (Saturday & Sunday) * Please check SISTIC for PH timings Venue : DBS Arts Centre - Home of SRT Jointly presented by SRT’s Stage Two and MediaCorp VizPro International
Dates : 25 November to 11 December 2010Time : 8pm (Tuesday to Saturday) 2.30pm (Saturday & Sunday)Venue : Esplanade Theatre Tickets are available through all SISTIC authorised agents islandwide.www.wildrice.com.sg
We have 4 pairs of tickets to give away for The Arabian Nights by I Theatre. Simply read the show synopsis and answer the following question. Question – How many nights does Shahrazad tell stories?
Email your answers and contact details to [email protected] by 28 November 2010.
We have 5 pairs of tickets to give away for Pinocchio. Simply answer the following question. Question – What is the name of
the wooden puppet toy? Email your answers and contact details to [email protected] by 30 November 2010.
Can Shahrazad tell the King a new story each night for one thousand and one nights?
Find out, as we take an exhilarating ride through a multitude of intriguing, inventive tales! Explore with us a fabulous world of magic, intrigue, princesses, heroes and adventure - using a wild and wonderful mixture of live theatre, puppetry and music!
The Arabian Nights is the full-scale family musical of the year!
“This puppet is going to be something special…the best I’ve ever created”, thought Gepetto. And thus begins the magical journey of Pinocchio as he is brought to life with the help of the Blue Fairy.
Join Pinocchio in his adventures through a lively marionette theatre, an enchanting Funland and even the belly of a whale, as he learns what it means to be human. Along the way, he meets a whole range
of colourful characters – the wise old cricket, Fox and Cat – the conniving pair of villains, naughty schoolboys, and of course the beautiful Blue Fairy.
This heart-warming musical highlights the importance of telling the truth, being brave and unconditional love. It is a must-see for young and old.
Poor Cindy lives in a crowded HDB flat with her Evil Casino-Obsessed Step-Mother and two Ugly Step-Sisters, Precious and Treasure. All she dreams about is going to The Grand Fish Ball where Prince Char Mee will choose a bride. Fairy God Makcik appears, and Cindy is transformed from “no taste” to “fashion ace” and off to The Ball she goes! But will the Prince recognise her? Will the shoe fit? And will true love find a way?
Die Die Must Watch LAH!
PromotionIKEA småles citizens enjoy 15% off
regular-priced tickets! This offer is valid from now till 12 December 2010.
PromotionIKEA småles citizens enjoy a 10% off regular-priced tickets! Simply call SISTIC at 6348 5555 and quote the password “I must not lie” to enjoy
your discount! This offer is valid from now till 25 November 2010.
make your own stick puppetLets celebrate Christmas the Swedish way. Instead of Santa Claus and Rudolph, try out your hand at making a hand towel Yule tomten(Swedish Santa) or a Yule goat. It is fun, easy to make and serves as an excellent hand-made gift for your friends and family.
Dates Location Time Sessions Class Size
16 & 17 December 2010(Thursday & Friday)
IKEA Tampines 2.30 – 5.30pm 6 sessions x ½ hour each 15 småles per session
18 & 19 December 2010(Saturday & Sunday)
IKEA Alexandra 2.30 – 4.30pm 4 sessions x ½ hour each 12 småles per session
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Dates Location Time Sessions Class Size
2 & 3 December 2010(Thursday & Friday)
IKEA Tampines 2.30 – 5.30pm 6 sessions x ½ hour each 15 småles per session
4 & 5 December 2010(Saturday & Sunday)
IKEA Alexandra 2.30 – 4.30pm 4 sessions x ½ hour each 12 småles per session
decorate a gingerbread coupleMirror mirror on the wall, who’s the most delicious couple of them all? Use colourful icing and dress up your very own gingerbread boy and girl. You can make them the most yummylicious couple this season!
PromotionIKEA småles citizens enjoy
10% off regular-priced tickets! This offer is valid from 7 October to
11 December 2010.
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Dates Location Time Sessions
11 & 12 December (Saturday & Sunday)
IKEA Alexandra 10am – 3pm IKEA Alexandra Level 1
18 & 19 December (Saturday & Sunday)
IKEA Tampines 10am – 3pm IKEA Tampines Level 2
Redemption is available at both IKEA Tampines and IKEA Alexandra and valid while stocks last. Each småle can redeem one soft toy only.
So do a good deed this Christmas for it is always better to give than to receive!
To find out more about UNICEF’s education programs visit :
www.unicef.org/malaysia.
Redemption prices from $4 to $10 Smålish dållars. Drop by the Bug House or visit www.smales .com.sg for more details.
God Jul småles!
The Christmas season always puts us in a very happy mood. The Småland magical forest is alit with beautiful lights and there is always the smell of good food floating around. But what we like best is that this is the season of giving.
From 1- 31 December, you can redeem soft toys at the Bug House using your Smålish dållars. For every soft toy you redeem, we will donate $2 to UNICEF Malaysia. Let’s spread the joy of giving to the less fortunate children and put a smile on their faces.
The annual Småland Christmas Bazaar is back for its 4th year. Thanks to all småles who participated in the survey in the last Bug News. Instead of having it on 1 day, we will be having it over 2 weekends at both stores.
The year has passed so fast and we will be bidding farewell to 2010 soon. We would like to thank all småles who have written to us and
drawn us such pretty pictures throughout the year. We love receiving all your mail and we think that Småland has many talented artists!
We wish everyone a super duper fun Christmas season! Continue to visit us and bring us newspaper for our Christmas paper porridge. We hope you’ll receive lots of presents and get to enjoy plenty of yummy food.
Happy holidays and have a very awesome New Year!
Dates Location Time Sessions Class Size
25 & 26 November 2010(Thursday & Friday)
IKEA Tampines 2.30 – 5.30pm 6 sessions x ½ hour each 15 småles per session
27 & 28 November 2010(Saturday & Sunday)
IKEA Alexandra 2.30 – 4.30pm 4 sessions x ½ hour each 12 småles per session
winter wonderlandCreate your very own winter wonderland by making this one-of-a-kind snow globe. Give it a little shake and you can even conjure up a mean little snowstorm!
www.myartstudio.sg
The Ministers have spoken and we have heard them. From 1 November 2010 onwards, you can enjoy the following 2 dishes at the restaurants at both
stores. While stocks last.
Sliced vegetable pizza
Mashed potato
$1.50
$0.80
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småles get a FREE Ice Cream!
Limited to one redemption per småle. Available at
the bistro in both stores. Please present this coupon
& småles passport upon redemption.
©WWF/Jane Wyles
st lucia daySt Lucia Day is celebrated on 13 December in memory of a kind girl called Lucia who brought food to persecuted Christians in Rome. She wore candles on her head so she had both her hands free to carry things.
Today, St Lucia is represented by a girl wearing a white dress with a red sash and a crown of candles on her head. She leads a procession called “Lussetåg” and goes around singing Lucia songs. At home, often the eldest daughter plays St Lucia for her family and brings them Lussekatts (saffron buns) and hot coffee.
Abigail Collins, aged five and a half, was concerned to read about the plight of the endangered tiger. Not content to let matters lie, she decided to do something about it.
Abigail made a poster and collected names for a petition from family, friends and neighbours. She also wanted to give the tigers a safe home and decided to raise money to contribute towards preserving a safe habitat for them. She baked 52 tiger cakes and raised $74 by selling them to residents at her condo. Together with donations from friends, family and her own piggy bank, Abigail was able to donate a total of $128 to WWF.
If you would like to find out more about saving tigers, please visit www.wwf.sg
More than 200 school children from several schools in Yerevan, Armenia as well as several dozens of adults celebrated a ‘Leopard Day’ in the Yerevan Zoo.
There was an amazing performance ‘Leopard - King of Animals’ role-played by the children themselves, different contest games, a concert and an award-giving ceremony for children.
Pupils from seven schools participated in a handicraft contest-exhibition. Through hand-made artifacts such as carpets, drawings, placards, puppets as well as poems, children tried to convey their message to adults that the ‘leopard is in danger and poaching should be stopped'.
During the event, WWF volunteers also helped to raise funds through sale of merchandise and donations from the visitors.
When 15-year-old New Zealander Aescleah Hawkins discovered that the native Hector’s dolphins were at risk of extinction, she immediately wanted to help. She contacted WWF with the idea of doing a walk through the dolphins’ habitat to raise money for her cause.
To raise funds for WWF’s campaign, she and a team of 12 decided to walk 42 km over 3 days. 265 school students and well-wishers went to cheer for them, including a supporter wearing a dolphin costume! The children presented the walkers with nearly $300 raised through a mufti day, read out dolphin poems and waved them off on their journey with dolphin cut-outs.
“I hope that from this more people see that we can make a difference, and we have to do something now, because Hector’s dolphins really need our help to survive.” says Aescleah.
Altogether, S$15,212 was raised towards the cause.
Christmas is the season of cheer and gift-giving but it can also be the most wasteful.
Every year, millions of unwanted gifts, wrapping papers and Christmas trees are thrown away around the world. How can all these wastage be reduced?
You can choose thoughtful gifts that do not come with a lot of packaging or a better idea, make your own using scrap materials! Make your own gift wrapper by using recycled paper and personalise it by drawing on them. If you must, present the gifts in reusable shopping bags instead of plastic bags. This will go a long way to keep our planet healthy!
Did you enjoy learning about these toys from the past? Why not enjoy a family day out with your parents and siblings to the Mint Museum of Toys as you discover more! You will get to see toys that you can never find in toys stores today. The museum exhibits a collection of vintage toys and childhood games from more than 40 countries and is spread out over four levels for you to enjoy!
Have you ever wondered how teddy bears got its name? Our cuddly friend was named after America's President, Theodore (Teddy) Roosevelt whom went on a bear-hunting trip one day but failed to catch any bears. A bear cub was captured for him to shoot but he refused to do so. This was depicted in a cartoon strip published in The Washington Post the next day. A toy maker saw this cartoon and wrote to the President for permission to name his toy bears after him. "Teddy's Bear" was soon put up on sale at the toy maker's shop.
The toys that you have today are so different from those made a long time ago. Materials were limited then and people had to make their toys by hand. Featured in the hopscotch below are some of the traditional toys that your Mum and Dad might have played with during their childhood. Get them to share with you if they still remember playing them!
We all know Popeye the sailorman but did you know that he was created to influence kids to eat their vegetables? Elzie Segar, whose daughter loved eating spinach, drew Popeye in 1929 as a spinach-loving Sailor, which incidentally encouraged kids to eat their greens so that they could become strong just like Popeye. It was a great success!
The Door of Hope dolls tells a story of the sad plight of Chinese girls in the past. In a society where boys were favoured, many girls were sold off to slavery or prostitution. The Door of Hope Mission was founded to help the girls who managed to escape. They were taught to read, write, and sew. These dolls you see here are wearing clothes hand-sewn by the girls. As the dolls are all hand-made and hand-carved, no two pieces are alike.
Did you know that before Mickey got his name, Walt Disney wanted to name him "Mortimer Mouse"? It was Walt Disney's wife who suggested the name change during a train ride with her husband. Though Mickey is famed as the main Disney star, many do not know that the first cartoon character created by Walt Disney is actually Oswald, the lucky rabbit.
Not sure what to ask for your Christmas present, or what to give your family and friends?
Do something special this Christmas by requesting or giving a gift that makes a real difference - become a WWF Junior Member with your friends or encourage your parents and relatives to become Adult and Life Members! If you would like to give a Monthly or a One-Time Gift, that is possible too. Make someone special smile with this unique and meaningful gift. Not only will they receive a personalised certificate to show that they care for endangered animals and plants, they will also receive all 4 issues of WWF’s Panda Club e-newsletter! Come and be part of our WWF family or give a membership as a Christmas gift this year!
Visit www.wwf.sg for more information.
it’s christmas!Christmas Eve or “Julafton” is the most celebrated day amongst the year end celebrations. This is the day where the holidays officially start, people dig into traditional Christmas food and most importantly, when children receive many presents!
Families start the day by bringing home a live Christmas tree and decorating it with candles, straw ornaments, bright lights, apples, sweets, glass bulbs, paper flags and a huge gold star.
In Sweden, the Christmas celebrations are HUGE and they last almost two months.
alex to the rescue!Naughty Tampi has wandered deep into the magical forest and is lost! Help big brother Alex find him and bring him back in time for the paper porridge feast on Christmas Eve!
un-scramble me!
1. Pesnerst
2. Cstmasrih Avnted
3. Reeedinr
4. Teomtn
These popular Christmas words have gotton themselves all jumbled up. See if you can unscramble the words and get it right.
Answers: 1. Presents 2. Christmas Advent 3. Reindeer 4. Tomten 5. Saffron buns 6. Lucia 7. Meatballs 8. Decoration 9. Candles 10. Santa Claus
5. Sornffa Bnus
6. Licua
7. Matallbse
breaking the magician’s code
WWF young champions of the environment
Mr Bottle’s magic squaresEven though you are sitting comfortably at home, Mr Bottle is going to show you that he can magically read your mind with his 9 magic squares!
How to play
The squares on the right contain Mr Bottle and friends and some furniture.
1) Touch any square on the right.
2) Spell out the word you chose, by moving up, down, left or right for each step as you spell each letter (do not move diagonally). In other words, if you chose Merry Mary, you move 9 steps up, down, left, or right.
3) Move your finger to the up, down, left or right to the nearest square with a furniture.
Mr Bottle knows that you are pointing to the chair! Amazing isn’t it! You can perform this for your friends too! Just show your friends the squares, and read out the instructions above, without seeing the moves they have made! When they are finished, tell them that they chose the chair!
Check out 3 green actions taken by kids for WWF and get inspired by them!
Put aside your video games for the next 15 minutes and let us take you back in time to show you what your parents played with when they were your age!
toys from the past
a museum of toys in singapore!
1-for-1 admission this school holidays
teddy bears
toys from the past
popeye
door of hope dolls
mickey mouse
abigail collins for WWF singapore
school children call to save the leopards in armenia
x’mas gift for a living planet
www.wwf.sg
©WWF/Narek Kozmoyan
Alex & Tampi
A T R O B O T A L P Z M A M O
D W V B I O F O O C N T I I P
O N I O C V D P T H I L K N X
O S C M U S E U M J F A Q Y T
H U Y I L Y S D I P U S R C I
D B O C E M R F C E E T S B T
L E Q P O I E Y K Q G R E O I
I T D T H K J L E Y A O O H N
H T I O L L C E Y E T B N D T
C Y S N A M T A B O N O O I O
S B F D N C O Y W P I Y S L Y
B O X I E R D N I E V P T C S
U O V C I D W V A G K I A R B
O P H B E K D I O L U L L E C
T A B T I P O Y E M L N G O K
G U E P K W E J T B T O I D Y
I M A G I N A T I O N S A V W
Show them you care. Here are some TIPS on how to care for your toys:
Flash your småles passport to enjoy 1-for-1 Child Admission to the Mint Museum of Toys! This promotion is valid from 1 November till 31 December 2010. Up to 4 accompanying friends and family enjoy 30% discount off admission tickets. (Usual Price: Adult $15 / Child 2-12 yrs $7.50)
word search Find these 15 words and unscramble a hidden word with the letters that cross at the intersection. Can you figure out the hidden word? If you can, email your answer to [email protected] by 19 December 2010. 5 lucky småles stand a chance to win a MINT museum notepad and mousepad!
museum tin Toysmickeyteddy Bearsmintpopeyebatmanbettyboop
astroboy celluloidrobotavintagechildhoodnostalgiaimagination
Words to search
naughty tampibig brother alex
start end
8. Dcortieaon
9. Cndlaes
10. Snata Cauls
a St Lucia procession
@WWF/Abigail Collins
Mr Bottle
Prof Messy
Chair
Desk
Marco
Twinkle
Cupboard
Merry Mary
Mirror
have a green christmashave a green christmas
Don’t lose the small parts. It is always more fun to play with a complete set!
Clean them occasionally to remove dust and grease.
Preserve the original box which has information on it that will come in useful when you are passing down your toys to your siblings
Store them away from sunlight to prevent the colours of your toys from fading.
Keep them in an air-tight container so that no bugs, dirt or moisture can ruin your toys.1
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Redeem soft toys for $4-$10
Smålish dållars!
Today is St Lucia Day.
Read on in the Bug News
to find out more about St
Lucia!
Time to pick up that copy of the
Bug news and participate in our
contests.
småles get a FREE Hot dog!
Decorate the most yummylicious
gingerbread couple!
Itching to go on a hunt? Play
our Treasure Hunt game and win
some cool prizes!
13 dec
24 dec
8 dec
9 dec
2 dec
4 dec
6 dec
Limited to one soft toy per småle.
1- 31 December 2010
Gingerbread decorating activity at IKEA Tampines
2.30- 5.30pm
Limited to one redemption per småle. Available at the bistro in both stores. Please present this coupon & småles passport upon
redemption
Gingerbread decorating activity at IKEA
Alexandra 2.30- 4.30pm Pick up your Treasure
Map from the Bug House at both stores.
2 more days to bid for a stall at the Christmas
Bazaar!
1 dec
3 dec
Come dinnertime, a sumptuous meal is served on a “Julbord” or Christmas table. Julskinka (Christmas ham) is the star dish and is served alongside delicious pork sausages, meatballs, pickled herring, salmon, Jansson’s Temptation (a traditional potato casserole) and much more!
After the feast, it’s time to greet Yule Tomten! Tomten (Swedish Santa Claus) is in fact a small Christmas gnome who has a long white beard and wears red robes. He rides a Julbock (straw goat) and carries a
sack of wonderful gifts for kids.
Christmas Day in Sweden is a quiet day. Some people attend church service while others spend the day with family and close friends. Of course, they also go around wishing each other “God Jul!”
5 dec
Advent marks the beginning of Christmas activities in Sweden and what children like best about Advent is the special Advent Calendar. This calendar contains 24 "windows" and helps children count down to Christmas. Children get to open one window a day for each day leading to Christmas. Behind each window is a surprise in-store!
We have a special Advent calendar for småles with special treats each day leading to Christmas. Check it out! a
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10 dec
Drop by the Christmas Bazaar @ IKEA Alexandra!
10-3pm, Level 111 dec
12 dec
Drop by the Christmas Bazaar @ IKEA Alexandra!
10 – 3pm, Level 1 Catch the St Lucia procession at IKEA Tampines and IKEA Alexandra between
1- 4pm
Its 10 days to Christmas, have you gotten presents for
mummy and daddy? How about making a
home-made card for them?
15 dec
Come on down to make a Swedish Tomten and Yule Goat!
stick puppet activity at IKEA Tampines
2.30- 5.30pm
16 dec
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17 dec
Drop by the Christmas Bazaar @ IKEA Tampines!
18 dec
10-3pm, Level 2 or head down to IKEA Alexandra for the
Stick puppet activity from 2.30- 4.30pm
19 dec 21
dec
Try out the Sliced vegetable pizza and Mashed Potato at the IKEA
Restaurant.
23 dec
proudly brought to you by your Ministers of
Småland. Sliced vegetable pizza
Mashed potato
$1.50
$0.80Miss Lele? Draw a picture of her and stick it to your wall!
22 dec
Learn how to speak Smålish.
20 dec
Log on to our website www.smales.com.sg.
Alex and Tampi are hungry! Bring some newspapers down for their Christmas paper
porridge.
1 more day to Christmas! Stay up
tonight to open your presents!
Write to Alex and Tampi! They love receiving
your letters and drawings.
7 dec
14 dec
Have you redeemed your
Soft Toy? Hurry and do so for it is while
stocks last!
Mint Museum of Toys 26 Seah Street, S188382 Tel: 63390660 Opened daily from 9.30am - 6.30pmwww.emint.com
MINT museum notepad
MINT museum
mousepad
Drop by the Christmas Bazaar @ IKEA Tampines!
10-3pm, Level 2 or head down to IKEA Alexandra for the
Stick puppet activity from 2.30- 4.30pm
