Now that our HaikUff-da contest has come to an end (the winners will be announced soon) perhaps it is a good time to review the Norwegian phrase most used in the United States. Uff da interj. \ oof \ – \ da \ It’s what your dad said after a hard day at work when… More What Does Uff Da Mean?
Walpurgis night (Valborgsmässoafton in Swedish and Vappu in Finnish), is a great celebration in Sweden and Finland. The tradition comes from Germany and celebrates of the 8th century abbess Saint Walpurga. (St. Walpurga inspired Walburga Black, one of the witches in the Harry Potter series of children’s books.) Since the Middle Ages the last day… More Walpurgis Night Is Upon Us
It’s a fiber 8 times warmer than wool. It doesn’t shrink when washed and it doesn’t stretch. And if you own a long-haired dog, the raw material is free. Dog hair yarn! Yarn made from dog hair is toasty warm, has a lovely halo, and is growing in popularity as a niche yarn. While it… More A Shaggy Dog Story