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May 8 – Norway’s Liberation Day: From Occupation to Freedom

May 8 – Norway’s Liberation Day: From Occupation to Freedom

May 8, 1945, marks one of the most important days in Norwegian history: the liberation from five years of Nazi occupation. Every year, this day is celebrated as a tribute to freedom and in memory of those who fought and sacrificed everything for a free Norway.

Oldemors Hus – A Historic Feast for the Senses

Oldemors Hus – A Historic Feast for the Senses

Who knew! A cookbook from 1924 can create pure culinary magic! If you're looking for a truly special dining experience, keep reading.

The Romsdal Bunad, Bolsøy Version

The Romsdal Bunad, Bolsøy Version

The Bolsøy bunad is one of four women’s bunads from Romsdal - and perhaps the most well-known and widely worn.

Dream Home for a Bargain? Look to the Norwegian Countryside!

Dream Home for a Bargain? Look to the Norwegian Countryside!

FOLLDAL: Owning a house at just 21 might sound like a utopian dream. But not for Adrian Solly.

The Norwegian School System: What You Need to Know

The Norwegian School System: What You Need to Know

When do kids start school in Norway? What are the school values? What is the typical «niste» and why is so much school work digital?

The Tiny Monarch of Norwegian Birds

The Tiny Monarch of Norwegian Birds

Have you heard of Norway’s smallest bird, Fuglekongen? In Norwegian it means "the king of birds", and the story behind the name is sweet.

The Norwegian Christmas Beer – the Viking Tradition that Lives On

The Norwegian Christmas Beer – the Viking Tradition that Lives On

In Norway, Christmas beer has been brewed for more than 1 500 years! For the Vikings, beer was such an essential part of life that brewing for the winter celebrations was mandatory. Skipping was literally a crime!

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