traditions

31 December 2018

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Happy New Year

Thanks for reading this blog this past year. Have a great evening, and I hope next year will be all you dreamt of. I will see you again next year for…

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Scandinavian

26 December 2018

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Norwegians + Christmas = Happiness

Some people have said that Christmas is the new religion in Norway. Norwegians love Christmas and spend months preparing for it. It has been a part …

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traditions

23 December 2018

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Little Christmas Eve

In Norway we celebrate Christmas on the 24. December, so the 23. is the day before Christmas for us.  We call it the little Christmas Eve.

The day i…

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Christmas market

22 December 2018

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A visit to the Christmas market in Trondheim

Since we live in Trondheim, a visit to our homegrown Christmas market is mandatory. On this particular day it was - 9°C !!! Freezing cold!!! As well…

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decorating

21 December 2018

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My Christmas door

Last year I ordered a ridiculously expensive door. My husband thought I was crazy because we already had a front door which worked perfectly fine. I…

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traditions

20 December 2018

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How to keep the magic of Santa alive

Write a letter to Santa Get the children to write (or draw if they cannot write yet) a letter to Santa. We put it in the fireplace, and it magically…

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DIY

19 December 2018

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Make cute triangular gift bags - DIY

These bags are perfect for a hostess gift, candy for the kids or an advent calendar present. They are really easy to make. See instructions under th…

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recipe

18 December 2018

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The best gingerbread cookies - scandinavian style

This is the best recipe for ginger bread men that I have ever tried. You could even make the dough long before Chrismas and keep it in the freezer. …

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advent

17 December 2018

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Start a new Christmas tradition

Make or buy a new ornament each year I give my children a new ornament each year. If possible, I try to make the ornament symbolic of the year, so wh…

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decorating

14 December 2018

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Decorating the tree

I think my little girl is just as excited about Christmas as I am. This year she has got her own tree and she has decorated it the way she likes it.…

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Scandinavian

13 December 2018

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St. Lucia Day

Today is St. Lucia Day, which is a big tradition in Norway and Sweeden. The 13. December used to be the longest night of the year according to the G…

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DIY

12 December 2018

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Spa in a jar

This is the perfect gift for any woman in your life: sister, mother, friend....
Fill it with lots of goodies. Buy travel size product so it will all…

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traditions

11 December 2018

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Tivoli in Copenhagen

The best place I know to get in the Christmas spirit is at Tivoli in Copenhagen. Often if we visit Christmas markeds, the kids get bored pretty fast.…

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freeprintable

10 December 2018

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Free printable wrapping paper

Make your gifts beautiful with this home made wrapping paper. You can download them here and print on paper. You will also find the labels I used fre…

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advent

9 December 2018

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The night before Christmas

"The night before Christmas box" is a tradition I started for my kids a few years ago, and they love it and ask for it every year. I make t…

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freeprintable

7 December 2018

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Free printable labels

These free printable labels are great to decorate your Christmas presents. You will also save time and money by using them. Simply print them out on…

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