Archive for April, 2009
Russ-not short for Russell på norsk Posted by kari on Apr 8, 2009
It’s almost that time of year again. Russetid (Russ time, the ‘u’ pronounced like a short vowel with your lips pursed in a small circle). May 1st represents the beginning of a very important celebration in Norway-graduation from high school-which lasts until May 17, Norway’s Constitution Day. You are probably wondering what a celebration like…
Easter and crime? What a combo. Posted by kari on Apr 5, 2009
The sale of crime novels in Norway increases 500% in the week leading up to Easter. Norwegians simply love to read crime novels around Eastertime. When I first heard this, my first question was why Easter? Halloween seemed like the most reasonable holiday to be accompanied by a crime theme if I were to choose…
Thor Steinar Posted by kari on Apr 3, 2009
I do not know who the Thor Steinar is that is behind the clothing line ‘Thor Steinar,’ but wouldn’t want to be him. Thor Steinar is a German clothing brand which is represented by logos that have caused much controversy. They appeared strikingly similar to the swastika until the company changed their logos. Many more people would…