People needn’t hang around the Twin Cities Norwegian community very long before they become fully aware of the joyful indulgence that is the Julebord! It’s a feast of plenty featuring traditional ...

Tromsdalen Church, also known as Ishavskatedralen­, literally “The Cathedral of the Arctic Sea” and simply the Arctic Cathedral, was dedicated on Nov. 19, 1965. The magnificent structure has been an ...

Et tradisjonelt norsk juletre (A traditional Norwegian Christmas tree) har ofte hvite, elektriske lys som ligner stearinlys (often has white electric lights that resemble candles), snorer med små ...

Are you dreaming of a white Christmas, or is it your dream to see the northern lights swirling across the skies? Looking for a uniquely Norwegian way to celebrate? Tromsø may very well be the holiday ...

Painting stones with different motifs is always a fun family activity, and for Christmas, there are many possibilities. To start, you can paint elves and snowmen, but depending on the size of the ...

The tradition of juleskinke—Christmas ham —has been handed down through the generations. Ham is the central piece of the Swedish Christmas dinner, but it has also made its way to Norway. This tasty ...

This super moist, tender White Chocolate Cloudberry Cake is infused with the subtle sweetness of white chocolate, complemented by a luscious, pleasantly tart cloudberry filling. Whether you’re looking ...

Bisp is like its Swedish cousin gløgg, a type of mulled wine served at Christmastime, but it has a refined fresh taste of orange. It tastes great on winter’s day and is a warm and welcoming drink for ...

After an unusually warm autumn, it’s finally getting a little chilly here in Washington, D.C.—quite a different experience from back home in Norway, where December means icy breezes and, often, snow!

2) Norwegians love nisse elves. The dark comedy horror romp There’s Something in the Barn investigates—tiny spoiler alert—the latter. First of all, let it be understood that this story is completely ...