Norwegian gentlemen Posted by kari on Jun 4, 2011
I was on a bike ride this morning and rode past the Stanton airport, where pilots and their families were having a picnic. Whenever I see small planes or helicopters, I think of my late friend (who was Norwegian) who died in a helicopter crash 2 years ago this summer. The purpose of this post…
Kristi Himmelfartsdag Posted by kari on Jun 2, 2011
A comical name for a holiday for non-Scandinavians, Kristi Himmelfartsdag is the Christian Holiday known to English speakers as “Ascension Day.” Always falling 40 days after Påske (Easter), this year the høytidsdag (religious holiday) falls much later than normal because Påske was so late this year. Today, June 2 is Kristi Himmelfartsdag and the Norwegians…
Norwegian-American Dating Reality Show Posted by kari on May 29, 2011
There are 9 norske deltakere (participants) in an upcoming reality tv-show series that Nordisk Film TV will present about Norwegian Americans looking for kjærlighet (love). Single Norwegian Americans from the greater Minneapolis-St. Paul area, San Fransisco, and Seattle areas were encouraged to send in a søknad (application) to be a deltaker in the show. Criteria for…
Norwegian Sign Language Posted by kari on May 28, 2011
I learned the sign language alphabet when I was in grade school, but since then I have not invested more time in it. I don´t actually know any deaf people, so I guess that´s my justification for not having learned it. However, I have worked several jobs for which knowing sign language would have come…
Wild Mushrooms in Norway Posted by kari on May 20, 2011
Sopp is the Norwegian word for mushroom. I have enjoyed eating various kinds of sopp for a while now, but it wasn´t until recently that I became interested in å jakte på sopp (going mushroom hunting), particularly morels. I don´t believe morels grow in Norway, but they are very plentiful where I live. I…
Ja Vi Elsker Dette Landet-Norwegian National Anthem Posted by kari on May 19, 2011
Gratulerer med dagen, Norge! Happy Birthday Norway! Tuesday was Norway´s 197th birthday-the first being May 17, 1814 when the Constitution was signed at Eidsvoll. Syttende Mai (pronounced ´soot (like ´foot´)-ene-my´is the largest celebration in Norway all year long. Families and friends gather to eat, drink, and show their patriotism for their country. Of…
Norwegian Woodcarving Posted by kari on May 14, 2011
17. mai (syttende mai), the 17th of May, Norway´s Constitution Day is approaching. This coming Tuesday Norwegians will celebrate the day their Constitution was signed in 1814. It is a day to celebrate together with family and friends by enjoying delicious food, attending parades and parties, and appreciating Norwegian traditions. A tradition that I…