Kitchen Witches are said to be a Norwegian custom, inherited from early settlers. A kitchen witch, sometimes called a cottage witch or a “Scandinavian” kitchen witch doll, or poppet, resembles a stereotypical witch displayed in residential kitchens as a good luck charm and to ward off bad spirits. They are even said to prevent pots… More Kitchen Witches: A Norwegian Tradition
Memorial Day Weekend is often called the start of summer. (Although I believe with the recent heat wave our summer was already started. Did you see spring? I think we missed spring!) I know in Minnesota and the surrounding states residents try to spend as much time as possible outdoors because in the cold dark… More Kubb: A Game For Everyone
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