Baking is a fine art year around in Scandinavia. But come late November, most kitchens see a flurry of flour, sugar, spices, almonds, butter, and eggs when serious Christmas baking begins. Danish and Norwegian families bake at least seven different kinds of cookies, a carryover from the 19th century when the number reflected a family's wealth and status. The buttery treats are packed away in tins...
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