Scandinavian Traditions

Traditions carry a lot of importance in Scandinavian culture. From day to day practices to large scale holiday activities and ceremonies, we like it all.

The artist Mindy Schumacher standing in front of a chest of drawers with bobbins of thread on top.

Mindy Schumacher – Artist Feature

“I originally drew the snail and mushroom design for my daughter, and it has stood the test of time, “ ...
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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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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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The Easter Tree Tradition

The beginning of spring means it is time to make your Easter Tree or Påskris – a popular tradition in ...
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Smörgåsbord Time Is Here

The word Smörgåsbord in the United States is often defined as any old buffet that offers a large choice of ...
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Do You Let Christmas Get Your Goat?

The Yule goat (known as a Julbock in Sweden, Julebukk in Norway, or Olkipukki in Finland) in Nordic countries today ...
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Advent Is In The Air

Advent is almost here. Of course we all know what this means: You can play and listen to holiday music ...
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Sankta Lucia Day Is Coming

This Saturday at Ingebretsen's we will be celebrating Lucia Day (a little early, the official day is December 13). Enjoy ...
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Kitchen Witches: A Norwegian Tradition

Kitchen Witches are said to be a Norwegian custom, inherited from early settlers. A kitchen witch, sometimes called a cottage ...
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Viking Weddings Of Yore

Scandinavian wedding traditions can add a lot of beauty and fun to a wedding plus can be a nice way ...
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