
Why Norway Celebrates the 17th of May
Take a bunch of Norwegian flags, traditional costumes (bunad), marching bands, the Royal Family, children parades and mix it with hot dogs, ice cream waffles,
Take a bunch of Norwegian flags, traditional costumes (bunad), marching bands, the Royal Family, children parades and mix it with hot dogs, ice cream waffles,
In Norway there are many traditions connected to Advent, and Norwegians have different ways to celebrate and cherish this time of the year.
Saunas are popping up all over the Oslo fjord, and is popular both with the locals and visitors. Learn more in this article about Sauna culture in Norway.
What specifically makes a nisse into a nisse? Is it a gnome, an elf, or perhaps a Norwegian Santa? Find out more in this article.
Hanging oat sheaves up outside houses and barns is a long tradition in Norway. But what time of the year do we do this, and what is the origin of the julenek? Find out in this article.
Of all the Norwegian sweaters out there, the Marius sweater might be the most popular of them all.
Fancy a round of Kubb? Ask a Norwegian and before you know it you’ll be out playing.
You might have heard about the Swedish midsummer celebration. But what about Norway? Learn about Sankthans in this article.
What are the main differences between a Swedish Midsummer celebration and a Norwegian one?
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