It would seem that Halloween is a new celebration in Norway since trick-or-treating has only become popular in the last ten years. However, this holiday has a long tradition in Norway that started in medieval times. In the 10th century A.D. the Catholic Church had become established among the pagan Norsemen under the iron fist [...]
A wonderful green light filled the sky over Kvaløya island on Halloween night.
Every year our family and friends get together in Tromsø for a Halloween party. This time the kids, big and small, made a scary music video to Michael Jackson’s Thriller. Costumes, make-up, lighting, howling and growling, and ghoul-dancing made the night extra fun. Below are some stills of the video.
Let’s face it – Halloween is a fairly new celebration in Norway and is still trying to establish itself in Norwegian culture. But Norwegians love to adopt holidays, especially if it’s for the kids or involves food. The celebration seems to have started with Americans in Norway wanting to keep up their traditions (but stay [...]
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.
Flower Show Series: Arctic Botanical Garden Selection – Tromsø
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!
Celebrate National Fårikål day with us. On the last Thursday of September every year Norway celebrates their national dish with, of course, all you can eat fårikål!
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Even in the peak of summer our mountains have touches of snow.