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13 Dec, 2018

Christmas book flood

An Icelandic tradition worth importing Elizabeth Bourne Seattle Jólabókafló∂ is Iceland’s most loved Christmas tradition. Compared to some of Iceland’s other Christmas customs—child-eating cats, fermented skate, and the criminal 13 Yule Lads—a Christmas book...

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12 Dec, 2018

Christmas at (or near) the North Pole

In the dark of polar night, Longyearbyen celebrates the season of light in its own ways Elizabeth Bourne Seattle Everyone knows Santa Claus delivers toys to good children and lumps of coal to bad...

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12 Dec, 2018

Christmas the European way

Take a Christmas Markets tour to find seasonal spirit Emily C. Skaftun The Norwegian American Nobody does Christmas like Europe. I learned that just a couple weeks ago while taking a badly timed—but magical—tour...

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12 Dec, 2018

We wish you a trippy Christmas

Could ritual use of psychedelic mushrooms be the source of the Santa Claus legend? Judith Gabriel Vinje Los Angeles The way we think of Santa Claus, with his bag of toys, the reindeer pulling...

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11 Dec, 2018

Barneblad: O Juletre, O Juletre!

Bring an old tradition to life each year — decorate a Christmas tree Brought to you by Lori Ann Reinhall O Christmas Tree, O Christmas Tree”— how welcome these words are each year, as...

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11 Dec, 2018

Christmas in NYC with Scandinavian twists

Victoria Hofmo Brooklyn, N.Y. Christmas in New York is a delight. When paired with Scandinavian twists, it cannot be beat. So many elements associated with jul originated in the Nordic countries, so it seems...

Christmastime in Bergen

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10 Dec, 2018

It’s Christmastime in Bergen!

From gingerbread to lights to music, Norway’s second city fills yuletide with wonder Lori Ann Reinhall The Norwegian American No one has ever said that I’m not lucky—and what could be more fortunate than...

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16 Nov, 2018

2018 Gift Guide

Our Gift Guide has ideas for everyone on your list, including… The Norski who has everything A) Nisse Christmas Card by Nordic Inspirations. This handmade card is crafted in the UK. Each card measures...

julekort

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13 Nov, 2018

Barneblad: Make your own norsk julekort!

A monthly feature to share with kids and grandkids Brought to you by Lori Ann Reinhall These days, in Norway and America alike, Christmas greetings are often sent online, with electronic Christmas cards and...