Smørbrød: Traditional Open-Faced Sandwiches from Norway
Smørbrød translates to "butter bread" in English and is one of the most delicious items we enjoyed while visiting family in Norway. Smørbrød are what we would call open-faced sandwiches....
Smørbrød translates to "butter bread" in English and is one of the most delicious items we enjoyed while visiting family in Norway. Smørbrød are what we would call open-faced sandwiches....
Rosemaling, an intricate art form that thrived in Norway from the 1700s to the mid-1800s, is a beautiful expression of decorative painting. Churches were adorned with these intricate designs on...
Looking for the perfect day trip from Oslo? Well, look no further than Bærums Verk, a charming village nestled in a long valley alongside the Lomma River, located in Bærum,...
Once again, I dared to dive into the minds of my sisters with a few probing questions—this time centered around their literary tastes. They didn't hold back, and I, in...
Sons of Norway is the largest Norwegian organization outside of Norway itself. In 1895, eighteen Norwegian immigrants founded the Sons of Norway in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Initially, it was set up...
Lavonne in traditional bunad. Her daughter, Chelsea, in the same bunad. They were both 4 years old. The bunad was made by Lavonne’s grandmother, Lillian Bjelland, after she returned from...
Ah, waterfalls—the thrilling spectacle of nature's overflow! As if Spring in Norway couldn't get any cooler (well, warmer actually), we've got snowmelt to thank for this cascade extravaganza. Picture this:...
In the realm of tidying up, the Swedes have bestowed upon us a concept that's equal parts practical and profound: Swedish Death Cleaning. Now, before you envision morbid scenes of...
The term “Scandinavia” generally refers to Norway, Sweden and Denmark. Here are some fast facts about each of the Scandinavian countries. Maybe they will come in handy for trivia night!