Parenting in Norway: Two Year Old Check-Up
When a child is two they are scheduled for a check-up at the health clinic with a child nurse. The main aim of the check-up is to see how the child is doing with language development. Before the appointment the clinic will send out a little questionnaire about your child’s basic language achievements – words, [...]


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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.
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!
Runes were the written language of the Vikings.
There is an opposition in everything. At the darkest time of the year, we celebrate Christmas. And at the exact opposite end, when the midnight sun is at its highest, we celebrate Midsummer.
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