Did you know that in Scandinavia we celebrate Midsummer - St.Hans with gathering around huge bonfires and singing traditional songs? The night of St. Hans was supposedly a night of magic. If, for instance, a young girl picked seven flowers and put them under her pillow, she would dream of her future husband. Read more about St Hans here norway.org Danish designer Tina Wodstrup has since 2004...
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The Scandinavian Dad has already enjoyed being served espresso, chocolate(!), strawberries, fresh newspaper and last but not least home made Father's Day cards from the girls. To all you fathers out there: It's wonderful to have a day like this -it's only about the dad. Oh... and a little bit about fashion! UK kids trade show Bubble London is on today and tomorrow, and this time it's all about...
Read moreIn Norway "Saturday Sweets" are still the normal practice and attitude towards sweets when raising children. It makes it easy to make sure that your everyday isn’t filled with sweets and unhealthy foods since there is a special day for it. In our home the girls (and the Scandinavian Dad!) usually get a bowl each with a mix of their favourite sweets. This for not to put a stress on the ones who...
Read moreSwedes are fun loving people and it's no secret that they look for any opportunity to celebrate. The summer is a particularly busy season with the arrival of midsummer, the onset of the crayfish season and momentous National Day parties. HIPP HIPP HURRA! It is Swedish National Day today! Did you know: Sweden didn't officially celebrate their first National Day until June 6, 1983. On that very...
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Read moreIt's holiday and the weather is miserable. What to do? A rainy day is usually a good opportunity to take the children to a gallery or museum. But sometimes it's nice to stay home too. You could - make food together. Let there be some Little Cook's helping out with making dinner. Or bake bread. Nothing like the smell of freshly baked bread to brighten up the day. Make a plain dough and then let...
Read moreLearn more about the Elephant Parade throughout London, read all about it here.
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When I was pregnant with Amélie knitting became back in fashion again. You could see young ladies knitting whilst going for a cup of coffee with friends in several cafes in Norway. In Oslo the shop Nostebarn was the ultimate hot spot for mums (and -to be's). They sell yarns of natural wool and knit recipes for the most beautiful little garments. Also really popular was the Nostebarn Baby...
Read moreIn the local bookstore the other day I saw a book that I would like to recommend, The Nordic Diet. The University of Copenhagen has been researching a balanced diet that will both keep us healthy and at a normal weight, and their findings suggest that the traditional diet, lifestyle and foods produced in northern climates are not only extremely healthy but also environmentally friendly. The...
Read moreThe Danish Church in London are having their annual summer fair this weekend, starting today. LittleScandinavian will for sure be going in order to get hold of some Scandinavian goodies. What about having an open danish sandwich for lunch with a proper cream cake for dessert outside in the garden of the church? Or line up to buy those most delicious bright red danish hot dogs! In addition to food...
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