October 31st is the eve of All Hallows Day (or All Saints Day). Prior to being significant to Christians, October 31st was the day for recognizing the coming of winter in the northern hemisphere. It was believed that all the evil spirits, goblins and imps ran away to the depths of the earth at midnight… More Halloween in Scandinavia
A post by our guest blogger, Kari Tauring, Nordic roots scholar, performer, and educator This past spring I was contacted by Circus Juventas and asked to lend my expertise in the myths and runes of the pre-Christian Nordic countries to their new summer show. I was quick to recommend Ingebretsen’s for unique catering and the organization… More Circus Juventas – Nordrsaga!
Finland is the first country in the world to publish its own set of country themed emojis. We have shared a few of those before but more have been added and today we are sharing emojis that are all about summer – both in Finland and here. FASHIONISTA FINNS — The feeling of “smart casual”… More Finland’s Emojis Summer Style