Tidbits

In Scandinavia, some countries share certain wedding traditions while others remain specific to one country. Today, learn more about important Swedish wedding traditions and what you can expect durin … read more

Scandinavian gifts often feature one iconic figure above all others: the troll. Rooted in centuries of Norse mythology and folklore, trolls remain one of the most recognizable symbols of Scandinavian … read more

Scandinavian food is known for ingredients like fish, potatoes, berries and pork. From lutefisk to fruit soup to glogg, the Nordic countries have produced some remarkable food. Today we want to focus … read more

If you have ever wondered why so many Scandinavians seem to share so few surnames, the answer is that for most of their history they did not have surnames at all. A name was simply your father’s … read more

The summer solstice is almost here, which also means that Scandinavia is looking forward to their Midsummer celebrations. The summer solstice marks the longest day of the year and the celebration of … read more