Record Cold in Sweden And Germany

Global warming has missed Europe.

Sweden in 'coldest December in 100 years'

She explained that Sweden has experienced more cold days and more snow than is normal for December.

“There were a number of days in a row with below-freezing temperatures, so called ice days. And that we have that before Lucia (December 13th) hasn’t happened in more than 100 years,” she said.

Swedes take it in stride, and continue with tradition. School children singing Santa Lucia in Gustav Stockholm's Vasa Church.



Blizzard slams Germany

Traffic jams of up to 40 kilometres formed in the state, with rescue workers providing hot drinks and blankets for chilly drivers.

There was so much snow in the state of Hesse that even street cleanup vehicles became stuck, while in Frankfurt so many people slept in their vehicles during traffic jams that police had to wake them once the roads began to clear.

Snow pile for sale on eBay

“We don’t need it any longer because we’ll be getting a new one soon,” the eBay description continues.