Halfway to Alta
There is always something beautiful waiting for us around the corner.
Posted 27.03.2009 8 Comments
Entries for March, 2009
Reindeer in Norway
Today herding reindeer is synonymous with the Sami culture. It is recently thought that the Vikings were the first people to herd reindeer.
Posted 24.03.2009 3 Comments
Norwegian National Insurance Scheme – part 1
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Living
There is a lot of confusing and misleading information on the web-o-phere concerning financial benefits for non-citizens of Norway. Here is just one from www.expatfocus.com: Norway – Social Security Norway has a very advanced social security system covering statutory sick pay, maternity pay, child benefit, pensions, unemployment, disability and other benefits. Anyone who is working [...]
Posted 13.03.2009 7 Comments
Quick Lapskaus
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Food & Recipes
Our family has been very busy with the festival and it has been very important to keep up our energy and health. We have needed a quick meal to suit all the family and so we have enjoyed the old and faithful Norwegian dish Lapskaus – the quick version. This meal has been great for [...]
Posted 11.03.2009 2 Comments
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Reindeer is synonymous with Sami culture and life but the Norsemen have certainly cottoned onto the goodness of reindeer cuisine. This rustic meal is perfect for cold Winter nights and packs you with energy for the next day of playing in the snow.
Many English words actually come from old Norse language – brought by Vikings to England in medieval times. Here are some words you have probably uttered without realising you are speaking Norwegian!
Nisse parties happen in many kindergartens, primary schools, church and community groups in Norway. They are a casual celebration of the julenisse (Christmas elf) tradition especially for children (but the big kids love them too).
To visit the mountain during the Midnight Sun is a real treat.
The bunad is a traditional Norwegian costume worn by both men and women. It can either come from established rural traditions or have a more modern design inspired by historical patterns and cuts.