There will not be Christmas without Freia Juleglede

There will certainly not be Christmas in a Norwegian home without the milk chocolate Juleglede by Freia. But did you know that the delicious creamy milk chocolate pieces in various of Christmas motifs are illustrated by Cecilie Ellefsen? Cecilie Ellefsen is a Norwegian illustrator and artist. She grew up in a rural part of Norway, and her work is highly inspired by the nature and wild animals....

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How we celebrate Christmas in Norway

It’s 4pm and all you can hear is the sound of the church bells calling and the crunch of your footsteps in the snow. Snowflakes swirls down from the dark blue skye, your coat feels warm and snug. At home the Christmas dinner is all ready, waiting for you, after being slow cooked for hours in the oven. Christmas is finally here. By the end of November you find yourself running around to get hold...

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Serinakake – Easy recipe on Scandinavian Christmas Cookies

Last minute, a quick and easy recipe on Scandinavian Christmas Cookies; Serinakaker. Almost like shortbread, only chewier, rich on flavours and sprinkled with almonds and sugar. My favourite Christmas cookie that will satisfy anyone’s sweet tooth! © Little Scandinavian Serinakaker Christmas 2012 Serinakaker, recipe from Stor Kokebok by Henriette Schønberg Erken Ingredients 1/2 kg plain white...

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How to survive the run up to Christmas Step by Step

19. Trip to the post office, make sure all cards are written and presents wrapped. Treat yourself to a hot chocolate on a nearby cafe. If you haven't already -bake the gingerbread house! 20. Grocery shopping for Christmas. The trick is to do a list, and follow it. That way you'll shop what you need, nothing less or more. Remember plenty of clementines and mixed nuts. Finished with the shopping...

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Countdown to Christmas and Saint Lucia

Less than 2 weeks away... We are cleaning, dusting, polishing and sweeping. We are baking and cooking with wonderful spices and lots of sugar and syrup. Writing greetings on glittery cards and wrapping in gifts. Pine branches and candles lid... We are counting down the days to Christmas. Today we'll be celebrating St Lucia with delicious home baked saffron buns called "Lussekatter" in...

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A Scandinavian Christmas by Trine Hahnemann

A few weeks ago we were invited to the launch of the Scandinavian Christmas by Danish chef Trine Hahnemann, at La Fromagerie in London. Trine had gathered press, foodies, family and friends to introduce her finished project; A beautifully packaged book including 70 Christmas recipes so we can all celebrate Christmas the Scandinavian way! In this book, Trine is not only sharing her favourite...

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Get into the Christmas Spirit in Helsinki

Recently we came across JouluJoulu, a blog dedicated to share Christmas inspiration. The blogger behind the 'All things Christmas' blog, Silvia de Vries, has lived in Finland and experienced the Nordic Christmas celebration first hand. This is something she's keen to share on joulujoulu.com We've asked Silvia, who recently went for a trip to Helsinki, if she could share some Nordic Christmas...

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Scandinavian Christmas traditions seen through vintage photos

Scandinavian Christmas traditions are very much inspired by the darkness of the winter and the importance of staying at home with the family. The high point is not Christmas Day, but Christmas Eve in Scandinavia where the family is gathered together for Christmas dinner. The preparations for the big day last throughout December, but not as much as a small cookie is to be enjoyed before Christmas...

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Danish French Christmas with Anne from Luvaville in Copenhagen

Anne Duramois is the co-founder of an international travel site and lifestyle blog for parents called, luvaville. We met Anne for lunch during CPH kids last August, and she's an absolutely lovely lady, living in Copenhagen together with her French husband, Laurent and their two children Liv age 3 and Stella age 1. We've had a chat with Anne, about Christmas and traditions. How she prepare for and...

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Traditional Scandinavian Gingerbread House Inspiration

Baking a Gingerbread House is a December tradition in the Little Scandinavian household. We would gather the family around 2 weeks before Christmas, for a baking and decorating session. The finished result will then be on display in the Kitchen throughout the festive period before brutally ending it's days 3rd day of Christmas by being smashed (yes, with a hammer) into pieces by Dad and then...

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