On the 4th of July we celebrate our Independence Day. Nearly every country has a day that they celebrate their country’s formation or independence. Here is a list of the Nordic national days, three of which fall in June! Denmark In Denmark, Constitution Day (Danish: Grundlovsdag) is observed on June 5th. Both the first constitution… More Nordic National Days
The beginning of spring means it is time to make your Easter Tree or Påskris – a popular tradition in Sweden. Download our how-to guide here! In the markets of Sweden you will see buckets and baskets filled with colorful feathers and ribbons for Påskris. The ribbons are tied to twigs and placed in a… More The Easter Tree Tradition
Outdoor living is such a large part of the Nordic culture, that Norway even has a word for this cultural phenomenon, friluftsliv [FREE-loofts-leev]. This concept is about connecting with nature and fitting into the natural rhythm of the world around us. Skiing, sledding, walking, and bathing (brrrr) are common winter pastimes in Scandinavia and are all a… More Embracing Friluftsliv