The Atlantic had a great article about the star that has become a symbol of Norway. Today the selburose is an emblem of winter, and Christmas, and most of all Norway. But Norwegians didn’t invent it so much as they popularized the pattern. Precursors arose in the ancient Fertile Crescent and evolved over centuries throughout… More Star of Norwegian Knitting
This Saturday at Ingebretsen’s we will be celebrating Lucia Day (a little early, the official day is December 13). Enjoy Christmas music, pepparkakor, and coffee served by the SvenskarnasDag Girls Choir. We have a post on the legend and history of Lucia Day that you can find here. But there is always a little bit… More Sankta Lucia Day Is Coming
Lofoten is an archipelago (a chain, cluster, or collection of islands) and a traditional district in the county of Nordland, Norway. Lofoten is known for a distinctive scenery with dramatic mountains and peaks, open sea and sheltered bays, beaches and untouched lands. And fish – lots and lots of fish. And we love cod because… More Lofoten, Norway – The Place That Cod Built