Happy Wedding Season! Here, we’ve collected a round-up of Scandinavian wedding traditions. Let us know if you’ve participated in any of these traditions or plan to for your wedding! See our collection of unique Scandinavian inspired wedding gifts here. Danish Traditions In Denmark, there is a traditional custom called the “Gate of Honor” which is… More Scandinavian Weddings
St. Urho’s Day is one of those legends that has a blurry origin story. If you live in Minnesota you might have heard rumblings about a man who drove the grasshoppers out of Finland. He protected the precious grape crop with his loud booming voice. The myth, originated in Minnesota in the 1950s, created a… More What is St. Urho’s Day?
The original tales of Norwegian trolls are stories of giant beings that roam the mountains and forests and spend their days hiding from the sunlight. What happens when the sunlight hits them? They turn to stone! Maybe that’s why they are often connected with the cold winter months and the holiday season, so they can… More The Trouble with Trolls