The price comparison site Matpriskollen reports a 3% increase in the cost of the Christmas grocery basket this year, with significant price variations across over a hundred typical items.Items like chocolate pralines have seen prices rise by over 20%, influenced by a 74.5% increase in cocoa prices since October 2020, while staples such as potatoes have become cheaper by more than 17%.Swedish households face financial strain this Christmas season, with 13% worrying about their ability to celebrate, and organizations offering support amid rising costs for housing, water, and sewage.