Looking to incorporate new cultural traditions? Want to know why Swedes decorate Easter trees or Icelanders read all through the night on Christmas eve? Explore how Ingebretsen’s celebrates Nordic holidays all year long.
Ingebretsen’s Mini Christmas Gift Guide
In the days leading up to our busiest holiday we thought we would put together a miniature Ingebretsen's guide of ...
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Ham Balls from Grandma Iola
There is no time like the present to preserve the past. Annie Malsam is doing just that as she collects ...
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It’s Almost Time For Påskekrim (Easter Crime)
Norway is known as having one of the strangest holiday traditions - Påskekrim - reading about gruesome murders over the ...
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What is St. Urho’s Day?
St. Urho's Day is one of those legends that has a blurry origin story. If you live in Minnesota you ...
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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 ...
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Leif Erikson Day
Leif Erikson Day was declared a national holiday in 1964 by Lyndon B. Johnson. On October 9 each year, celebrations ...
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New Anniversary Stocking Kit
Christmas Stocking Pattern Ingebretsen's is celebrating its 100th Anniversary! In honor of 100 years on Lake Street in South Minneapolis, ...
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Scandinavian Midsummer
Midsummer, an observation of the longest day of the year, is celebrated in each of the Scandinavian countries. Originally a ...
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Nordic National Days
On the 4th of July we celebrate our Independence Day. Nearly every country has a day that they celebrate their ...
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Syttende Mai – Norway’s Constitution Day
Syttende Mai A brief history and how to celebrate from anywhere - The 17th of May (Syttende Mai) is Norway’s ...
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