Socks, the moonwalking shetland pony, is once again in the limelight. Filmed during 10 days with the backdrop of the spectacular Shetland Islands scenery of this unique and magical part of the world, the Dance Pony Dance Christmas is rated as top 6 Christmas campaigns in the UK this year. While we've heard that Socks ful mane might have some extensions, and that there's a chance that some of the...
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Danish Christmas decoration by Jette Frölich Design
Jette Frölich Design is truly magical Scandinavian Christmas decoration. The Danish designer has since 1966 designed paper mobiles. Then her beautiful design was discovered and featured by the acclaimed Danish interior magazine "Bo Bedre" -and the decoration adventure took off... The decoration by Jette Frölich Design is being sold in top department stores such as Illum Bolighus in Copenhagen....
Read moreThe Trafalgar Square Christmas tree lighting ceremony 2013
© Trafalgar Square Christmas tree, Wikipedia The much anticipated annual family event is nearly here... For many Londoners the lightning ceremony of the Norwegian Christmas tree and the carol singing in Trafalgar Square is the very first sign of Christmas. The Trafalgar Square Christmas tree has been an annual gift to the people of London by the city of Oslo, Norway, each year since 1947 as a...
Read moreIce skating in London Best Outdoor ice rinks to visit this Christmas
Ice skating in London is a wonderful experience, wether it's in the court of Somerset House or underneath the towering skyscrapers in Canary Wharf. It's an annual event, taking place around the capital, from October to February. Get ready to hit the ice together with family and friends with our guide to the best London ice rinks this Christmas. Natural History Museum Ice Rink Striking Christmas...
Read moreScandinavian Christmas Markets and events in London 2013
© Bærums Verk, Christmas Shopping in Norway Dreaming of Lapland and travelling to the Winter Wonderland of Scandinavia this Christmas? In addition to meeting Father Christmas in person there's also annual festive fairs in Copenhagen, Stockholm and Oslo. But there will also be some fantastic Scandinavian Christmas Markets taking place in London this year too... There's three large annual events...
Read moreJulebukk, the Nordic tradition of trick-or-treating
Not too different from Halloween and go trick and treating, Julebukking is a Scandinavian tradition, originating from the Norse times; Between Christmas day and New Years Eve, in the time Scandinavians call "Romjul" children will dress up and go from door to door with lanterns and baskets, to collect sweets. The tradition of the "Julebukk", directly translated "Christmas goat", is believed to...
Read moreDIY Advent Calendar ideas, Scandinavian style
© Maileg Advent Calendar from 2011 Don't you just love being waked up by excited children, rising early and in pyjamas and bare feet running downstairs? Just imagine their happy faces and eager little hands, when they one tippitoes are trying to reach up to todays surprise in the Advent Calendar! An Advent calendar isn't only a countdown to Christmas. It also takes you through the dark month of...
Read moreHappy New Year 2013 from Little Scandinavian in London
Thank you for all your kind support over the last year! This blog would not have been anything without you! With that said we are leaving the year of 2012 behind. Wishing you a great new year filled with happiness and success - All the very best! With big excitement, we are counting down to the New Year! Previous years shared with you on Little Scandinavian ♥ How to celebrate in style, London...
Read moreBlåtimen -The Blue Hour and Magic Silver
The blue hour, from the French expression l'heure bleue, is the period of twilight each morning and evening where there is neither full daylight nor complete darkness. The time is considered special because of the quality of the light. In Norway, the blue hour is a well recognized phenomenon, especially magical experienced together with a snowy landscape. © Little Scandinavian. l'heure bleue in...
Read moreMerry Christmas from Scandinavia and Swedish Princess Estelle
Adorable Princess Estelle of Sweden wishes everyone a Merry Christmas -dressed in the beautiful Page dress by LIVLY. We are so pleased to see that the Crown Princess and Prince of Sweden chooses Swedish children's fashion for their first born beautiful baby daughter. As a special Christmas treat, you can win the Paige dress and matching party shoes by LIVLY in the last day of the Little...
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