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”
Category: Culture
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”
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”
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”
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”
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”
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”
