No not this kind of Viking dog …. We are talking about the Swedish Vallhund – an ancient, national dog breed of Sweden breed is at least 1,000 years old, going back to the age of the Vikings. At that time, the breed probably had been known as “Vikingarnas Hund,”or the Viking Dog. Also known… More Meet The Viking Dog
Actually it is berry season in Norway. (It is also berry season in Sweden and most of these berries are also found there. Our next berry post will feature Swedish berries.) The Norwegian growing season is fairly short – starting in late June Because of the short season only certain fruits thrive. Thanks to the… More It’s Strawberry Season In Norway
This month’s Folklore/Folktale is from Norway. It is called the Nanny Who Wouldn’t Go Home For Supper. It is part of a large collection of folktales from around the world called Chain Tales or Cumulative Tales. Some popular chain tales include Green Eggs and Ham, Old McDonald’s Farm, the Gingerbread Man, and even The 12… More Scandinavian Folklore and Folktales #5: Chain Tale from Norway