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    Winter Solstice

    The darkest day of the year, on the Northern half of the globe, anyway. Especially, in Scandinavia. Six hours of daylight if you’re lucky, that is, if… Read more “Winter Solstice”

    December 21, 2017December 21, 2017 by elizabeth stokkebye

    Nordic Travelers

    The Nordic Peoples are a bunch of travelers. From the Vikings to today’s exploring tourists to the many temporary and/or permanent residents abroad. The wish to follow… Read more “Nordic Travelers”

    May 16, 2017May 16, 2017 by elizabeth stokkebye

    René and Edvard

    René Redzepi of NOMA restaurant in Copenhagen is credited for the New Nordic Movement in food preparation like Alice Waters of Chez Panisse in Berkeley is credited… Read more “René and Edvard”

    March 3, 2017March 4, 2017 by elizabeth stokkebye

    Nisse, a Christmas Character

    Nisse, pronounced nesa, is a typical Scandinavian Christmas character, centuries old. Unlike Santa Claus this character does not live on the North Pole. In fact, nisser live… Read more “Nisse, a Christmas Character”

    December 9, 2016January 19, 2017 by elizabeth stokkebye

    Keep Calm and Carry On

    This year the Danes have yet again been awarded The Most Happy People by a United Nations Poll. Third year in a row. What makes people happy? According to… Read more “Keep Calm and Carry On”

    December 2, 2016 by elizabeth stokkebye

    Daddy Month

    What about gender equality in the Nordic countries? How do couples balance work and family? In this blog entry, I will look at how couples are supported… Read more “Daddy Month”

    November 26, 2016 by elizabeth stokkebye

    You want to know the concept of HYGGE

    The concept of HYGGE [hoo-ga] – a Danish term, and I grew up in Denmark – is an interesting one to define in English. It looks like… Read more “You want to know the concept of HYGGE”

    October 28, 2016October 28, 2016 by elizabeth stokkebye

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