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The Legend of Sankta Lucia
St. Lucia Day December 13th is the day that Swedes and others all over the world honor the legend of ...

The Trouble with Trolls
The original tales of Norwegian trolls are stories of giant beings that roam the mountains and forests and spend their ...

Celebrating Advent – Christmas Traditions
Scandinavian Christmas Whether you're looking to adopt new traditions or learn the history of practices your family has done for ...

New Ingebretsen’s Anniversary Book!
Happy Publishing Day to Ingebretsen's Nordic Marketplace: a Century of Family, at Home in South Minneapolis! I (Laila Simon) am ...

How to use Pairfect Sock Yarn
Have you ever wondered about self-patterning sock yarn? This surprisingly easy trick makes knitting a stripey sock easy! As you ...

The Norwegian Termite: Jock Holmen
Jock Holmen generally isn’t a betting man. However, when he tells people to take a look at the carved wooden ...

Icelandic Happy Marriage Cake
June is the month of Iceland’s National Day (June 17), weddings, and rhubarb. In honor of all three, this month’s ...

Midsummer Cocktails
Two Cocktails for Midsummer If you've spent time in Scandinavia in the summer, you probably had a glass of sweet ...

Midsummer Celebrations Schedule
Do you want to celebrate Midsummer but you're not sure where to go or how to do it? We've gathered ...

Spring Cleaning – Cast Iron Care
How to care for your cast iron pan An essential in any kitchen, the cast iron pan: versatile, sturdy and ...