One of the themes of our 2019 catalog is Forest Creatures. This blog post will talk about some forest creatures you will find in Scandinavia — and how one such animal is part of a long-standing feud between Norway and Sweden (and it is NOT the herring). Arctic Fox The Arctic fox (Fjellrev in … More Nordic Forest Creatures
Scandinavian Superstitions – We are coming upon two seasonal times that are filled with superstitions and traditions – which for some people are interchangeable. October 31st, is All Hallows Day/Eve and in the northern hemisphere it is the day for recognizing the coming of winter. It was believed that all the evil spirits, goblins and … More Knock On Wood And Other Scandinavian Superstitions
Labor Day is approaching. While it is mostly seen as the last day of summer (not officially by the calendar but in the minds of most people) as well as the last day of the Minnesota State Fair, it was originally intended to pay tribute to the contributions and achievements of American workers and is … More Josephine Thrane Early Norway Labor Organizer