Lucia day in Scandinavia is on December 13th - a very special day in the Scandinavian calendar. Originally, St Lucia celebrated "the bearer of light" and the tradition today is still that a train of people dressed in white will walk in the dark bearing candles, singing Christmas carols. A girl is elected to portray Lucia, wearing a white gown with a red sash and a crown of candles on her head,...
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First Sunday of Advent
The advent candle, to be found in most Scandinavian homes during the advent time, is four candles placed in the 'adventsstake', a tray or candleholder. Traditionally purple candles are used but as the 'all white Scandi Christmas' white is popular this is often seen too. One candle is lit every week starting on the first Sunday of Advent up until the fourth and last Sunday before Christmas Eve....
Read moreWritten communication in the nursery
Found this note in the girls bedroom. The little sister had probably done something to upset big sister... I don't know what this was about but as always, big sister is forgiving! Isn't it lovely when kids can sort out their disagreements on their own without calling "Mummyyyyyyyyy" all the time?
Read moreBe a friend – BlimE
Anti-Bullying Week sends a clear and positive message that bullying is neither acceptable or inevitable in our schools and communities. Anti-Bullying Week 2010 will take place from 15-19 November. This year the main focus is the importance of taking action together. Whilst visiting Norway last week we noticed a Norwegian campaign, BlimE(Join In) launched by NRK Super, Norway's largest broadcaster...
Read moreNorefjell, Norway
The girls playing outside today. Wet but snowing, and the weather forecast promises more snow. Soon off to a nearby stable for some horse riding and then maybe som climbing later on.
Read moreBeatrice’s 9th Birthday
Beatrice turned 9 years old today and the day was celebrated with the closest friends and family at our familyplace in Norway. Frosty and cold outside, our gorgeous 9 year old fetches some logs to heat up the house Happy 9th Birthday, dear Beatrice!
Read moreLittle Scandinavian goes on holiday
We're off on holiday! Left 4am this morning... On our way to Norway. Anyway, keep visiting as we'll keep you posted a long the way.
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Autumn memories with Monamici
Last weekend, when we had such beautiful autumn weather, we met up with the Scandinavian photographer Mi Bewick. Mi is a Scandinavian photographer, who's been living and working in London and Brighton for the last 12 years. Mi grew up in the Scandinavian countryside, where she got used to the vast open spaces with subdued colours and people, animals and nature close at heart. She carried on to...
Read morePink to make the Boy’s wink
Amélie on her way to another birthday party -all dressed in pink from top to toe. Wheat coat, tights from H&M and leather shoes from Bisgaard.
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