What is the name of Sweden’s televised Christmas Eve cartoon tradition featuring Donald Duck?

Sweden’s televised Christmas Eve cartoon tradition is called Kalle Anka och hans vänner önskar God Jul.

The Swedish title translates as “Donald Duck and His Friends Wish You a Merry Christmas.” It is a compilation of Disney animated clips broadcast on Swedish television on Christmas Eve, traditionally at 3 p.m. The program first aired in Sweden in 1960 and became a highly recognizable part of the country’s Christmas schedule.

The show is not a single feature film. It combines excerpts and short sequences from several Disney productions, including material featuring Donald Duck, Mickey Mouse, and other characters. Its opening and selected clips have become familiar seasonal markers for many Swedish viewers.

The title is sometimes shortened in everyday speech to Kalle Anka, meaning Donald Duck. This tradition is distinct from Sweden’s Christmas television advent calendar, Julkalendern, which is a separate annual series.