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Norwegian Cakes for Celebrating
On any celebration table in Norway you can always find a Norwegian layer cake (bløtkake). What better way to celebrate Norwegian Constitution Day than with fresh cream, wild berries and a little bit of sponge in between.
Norwegian Houses
Norwegian houses are very charming with their wooden panels and slate roofing. It is typical for a house to be painted a strong colour such as red, blue or yellow, but white is the most popular.
more...How Vikings Shaped the English Language
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!
Folk Museums
The further ‘out of the way’ you go the more common it is to see folk cottages standing by the side of roads, along fjords or in a thicket of trees, minding their own business.
Reindeer Herding – A Family Life
Reindeer herding is more than just an occupation, it is a way of life and an integral part of the Sami culture and identity.
How Norway Became a Country: In Love and Folklore
How Norway became a country is shrouded in mystery and folklore. The most well known tale is of Harald Hårfagre who gathered the small kingdoms of the north into a unified nation in 872AD – and of course, this story is about love.
So beautiful! Those photos are full of a sense of peace, and remind me of what I love about this time of year.
As dreary as the weather’s been here in the Pacific Northwest this week, I’ve seen some beautiful leaves on the ground, which I would have loved to have taken pictures of if I’d had my camera with me.
You’ve captured the beauty of the season very well.
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from L-Jay:
Vær så god.