Discover why Norwegians love murder mysteries during Easter! Learn about the tradition of “påskekrim” (Easter Crime) and why it’s a beloved part of Easter in Norway.
Video: Why Norwegians LOVE Murder Mysteries During Easter
Video: Norway’s Greatest Christmas Classic
Journey to the Christmas Star is a Norwegian fairy tale movie from 1976, based on a theatre play from 1924.
The film has aired on television in Norway every December 24th for decades, and even had a 2012 remake which was made in collaboration with Disney.
Video: Norway’s Weirdest Dish
Smalahove is a traditional Norwegian dish consisting of half a sheep’s head which has been smoked and then boiled or steamed.
Video: Advent Calendar TV Shows | Scandinavian Christmas Traditions
This is a video essay adaptation of my Advent Calendar TV Shows article.
In Scandinavia we have a tradition where each year the television channels air shows with a Christmas theme, that has a new episode each day between December 1st and December 24th.
G.H. #9: Killer Halloween Movies from Outer Space
In this episode of the Geekare Humanum podcast, Sindre and Renate discuss: Halloween traditions, great Halloween movies, Killer Klowns from Outer Space.
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My Confirmation
In the spring of 2005, when I was 14 years old, I had my church confirmation.
Most people in Norway become part of the Church of Norway when they are baptized as a baby. The Confirmation is when people are old enough to chose for themselves that they still want to be part of the religion.
My Controversial Baptism
I was born in 1990, to an intentionally unmarried couple.
When they wanted to have me baptised six months later, they ran into some opposition.
Happy Holidays!
Merry Christmas, and a happy new year to you all!
I would like to gift you a bunch of links to Christmas and New Year’s Eve related posts I have made in the past.
Advent Calendar TV Shows
In Norway we have a tradition where each year the television channels air shows with a Christmas theme that has a new episode each day between December 1st and December 24th.
In Norway we Trick-or-Treat on New Year’s Eve
If you are ever in Norway on Halloween, and you (or your kids) try going out to trick-or-treat, you may be sorely disappointed.
Norwegian “Halloween Food”
Halloween is getting closer so I thought I would help out anyone who needs help planning food for their Halloween party.