Ett litet rött paket is a song with lyrics and music by Owe Thörnqvist.

Owe Thörnqvist recorded the song in 1957,Information at Svensk mediedatabas and it became a 1963 hit when Sven-Ingvars recorded it.Information at Svensk mediedatabas

The song lyrics describe Owe Thörnqvist's hometown Uppsala, mentioning the Ofvandahls cafe and patisserie. Owe Thörnqvist and Sven-Ingvars sang different lyrics. Owe Thörnqvist sang När ljusen tändas i december månad ("When the candles are lit in the month of December") while Sven-Ingvars originally sang När ljusen tändas i februari månad. ("When the candles are lit in the month of February")

In 2008 Lasse Stefanz recorded the song on the album Svängjul.Information at Svensk mediedatabas

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