You better watch out, you better not cry or you might end up with a rotten potato in your shoe. Yep, a rotten potato. It is December 12th and the Icelandic Yule Lads are coming or at least the first Yule Lad. On December 12, Stekkjarstaur (in English that is a Sheep-Cote Clod) appears. He… More The Yule Lads Are Coming To Town
May 17th is the Norwegian National Day, better known as Syttende Mai. Syttende Mai marks the day Norway’s Constitution was signed in 1814 that declared Norway an independent country. You can watch a 2018 celebration here. Here are 10 fun facts about Syttende Mai, according to Aftenposten (and thankfully translated by Business Insider Nordic): 1.… More 10 Unique Facts about Syttende Mai
Easter in Scandinavia – We have posted about Norway’s Påskekrim and the Easter Trees in Sweden but here are a few traditions from all the Nordic countries. Denmark — Påskeferie Påskefrokost Påskefrokost is Easter lunch, and it’s commonly the first event of the season at Danish summerhouses. Virtually a day long meal it stretches from… More Easter Traditions In Scandinavia