It is Swedish National Day today, Hipp Hipp Hurra! Since 6th of June 1983 the Swedish people has been celebrating a official National Day. On that very same day a Swedish National Costume was introduced by HRH Queen Silvia of Sweden. Although the costume was in existence since the 1900s, it was not accepted as a National Costume until this day. If you feel like celebrating you should try out a...
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Norwegian Constitution Day
The Norwegian Constitution Day is the National Day of Norway and is an official national holiday observed on May 17 each year. A noteworthy aspect of the Norwegian Constitution Day is its very non-military nature. All over Norway, children's parades with an abundance of flags form the central elements of the celebration. Each elementary school district arranges its own parade with marching bands...
Read moreHappy Valborg
As it's Valborgsaften (Walpurgis Night) bonfires are being lid all over Sweden and Finland tonight. According to old Scandinavian traditions also the night when witches meet on the mountain and hold revels with their gods..." Happy Valborg - Happy Spring!
Read moreScandinavian Easter traditions
Today many Scandinavians regards Easter as an extended weekend during which they have a chance to meet spring head on with lots of tulips, birch twigs and delicious food and sweets. Historically the Easter week, starting with Palm Sunday, was a time of great religious significance with an air of solemnity about it. Weddings and christenings were not considered appropriate, all places of...
Read moreHappy Mother’s Day!
The modern Mother's Day is celebrated on various days in many parts of the world, most commonly in March, April, or May as a day to honor mothers and motherhood. In Norway Mother's Day is the second Sunday in February, in Denmark it's on the second Sunday of May and in Sweden it's the last Sunday of May. Wish all you mothers a very happy Mothers Day and hope you are spoilt to bits with creative...
Read moreGive your child the camera
It can be quite interesting to see the result after giving the camera to your child. We have actually handed down our outdated cameras to the girls and they love taking pictures. Mostly of their toys, their room and of each other. But now and then they end up taking pictures that I truly love and treasure. It's something about the angle it's taken from that makes it unusual. They also don't mind...
Read moreFor Japan with Love – Day of Silence
Bloggers will be having a day of Silence to show respect for the victims of the ongoing disasters in Japan, this Friday the 18th of March. We urge all readers to get involved, every little helps.
Read moreFastelavn, the Sunday before lent
Fastelavn in Scandinavia will be celebrated, depending on the country, either today or on Tuesday. We celebrate with three important traditions; carnival, rich food and with decorating our homes with fastelavnsris, shown in the picture to the left. During the period of carnival all nurseries and schools in Scandinavia celebrate in one way or the other. The youngest children have a day of...
Read moreWhen Little A entered our life
Our youngest Little Scandinavian, Little A is turning 6 years today! The picture is one of the very first pictures of Little B and Little A together, in one of the first days after we came home from the hospital. And as you can see she quit quickly was a natural part of our family and life. See a yearly picture of Little A from 0-5 here. Happy 6th Birthday, Little A!
Read moreHappy Half Term
Little A playing this morning, dressing up in my ski jacket. Now off to London Museum. Wish you all a lovely day!
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