Easter Egg Painting
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Decorating Easter eggs is a big tradition in Norway.
Posted 05.04.2010 6 Comments
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Snow Angels
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Lilu wants to join Pappa in making snow angels. She dives face first into the snow – doh! Not to worry, she has three more months of snow to get it right. And licking off the snow is just as fun!
Posted 08.02.2010 3 Comments
Nissehelg at Berg
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Attractions, Events, Tromsø
Berg is just outside of Tromsø on the mainland. It is a farming area and every year the community gets together and puts on an event for us city-goers. The Nissehelg (Elf Weekend) is now a tradition and every year we go out and brave the cold (and darkness) to visit the fjøsnisser (barn elves). [...]
Posted 22.12.2009 3 Comments
Kayaking Tromsø
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A popular Summer activity in Norway is kayaking. The coast of Norway is dotted with thousands of little islands making the perfect conditions for a smooth paddle.
Posted 08.09.2009 5 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.
Is it hard to get a job in Norway?
It’s always fun to take kids to the beach.
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).
Even in the peak of summer our mountains have touches of snow.
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.