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The Meaning Behind Hygge

Posted by Kathi Forsberg on Jan 20th 2020

The Meaning Behind Hygge

Over the last few years, the Scandinavian idea of hygge has become popularized as a type of lifestyle to be desired or achieved. This idea has become especially prominent in the world of marketing. Bu … read more
Norwegian Wedding Traditions

Posted by Kathi Forsberg on Jan 6th 2020

Norwegian Wedding Traditions

On our blog, we’ve already covered Danish wedding traditions and Swedish wedding traditions. Today, we’re going to look at different Norwegian wedding traditions! You might notice some sim … read more
Danish Wedding Traditions

Posted by Kathi Forsberg on Sep 18th 2019

Danish Wedding Traditions

When it comes to weddings, every culture has different wedding traditions — and Denmark is no different! If you’re curious about other Scandinavian wedding traditions, you can read our pre … read more
Swedish Wedding Traditions

Posted by Kathi Forsberg on Aug 28th 2019

Swedish Wedding Traditions

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 during … read more
A Guide to Scandinavian Treats

Posted by Scandinavian Shoppe on Aug 16th 2019

A Guide to Scandinavian Treats

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
Scandinavian Surname Meanings

Posted by Gordie Forsberg on Jun 25th 2019

Scandinavian Surname Meanings

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