The Ritual Master – Page 8 – The Ritual of Reading

Updated on 8 April 202324 December 2022Advent Calendar Specials

Scandinavian Advent Calendar DAY 24 : Christmas in the Tivoli Gardens

Welcome to Christmas in the heart of Copenhagen, these are the Tivoli Gardens in their best party dress. Tivoli is the third oldest operating amusement …

Updated on 8 April 202323 December 2022Advent Calendar Desserts Recipes Specials

Scandinavian Advent Calendar DAY 23 : risalamand or Christmas rice pudding

We’re almost at the end of our Advent journey together, and so I’ve kept one of the most endearing Scandinavian Christmas traditions for last. The …

Updated on 8 April 202322 December 2022Advent Calendar Books & Rituals Specials

Scandinavian Advent Calendar DAY 22 : A doll’s house, by Henrik Ibsen

It’s been a while since I last read drama, but I couldn’t let my Scandinavian Advent Calendar finish without diving into the work of Norwegian …

Updated on 8 April 202321 December 2022Advent Calendar Desserts Recipes Specials

Scandinavian Advent Calendar DAY 21 : a hygge winter solstice

Hello friends ! It’s December 21st, so tonight we’re celebrating the Winter Solstice. Up north in the lands of the Vikings, this is the feast …

Updated on 8 April 202320 December 2022Advent Calendar Books & Rituals Specials

Scandinavian Advent Calendar DAY 20 : Summer light, and then comes the Night, by Jón Kalman Stefánsson

Light or Darkness. Do you value both the same ? Are you more of a midnight sun type or person, or do you long for …

Updated on 8 April 202319 December 2022Advent Calendar Recipes Soups Specials

Scandinavian Advent Calendar DAY 19 : Finnish salmon soup / Lohikeitto

Hello my friends ! And welcome to day 19 of our Scandinavian Advent Calendar ! Dreaming of a fish menu for this year’s festive meal, …

Updated on 8 April 202318 December 2022Advent Calendar Books & Rituals Specials

Scandinavian Advent Calendar DAY 18 : Babette’s Feast, by Karen Blixen

What constitutes a feast ? How much is too much or is it indecent to indulge in fancy food ? There is no right answer …

Updated on 8 April 202317 December 2022Advent Calendar Specials

Scandinavian Advent Calendar DAY 17 : decorating the Christmas tree

Hello friends ! It’s day 17 of our Advent Calendar, and in my book it’s time to decorate the Christmas tree. I don’t usually do …

Updated on 8 April 202316 December 2022Advent Calendar Books & Rituals Specials

Scandinavian Advent Calendar DAY 16 : The road to Jerusalem, by Jan Guillou

Welcome to 12th century Sweden. A goblet of ale in you hand and a warm cloak on your back, you are ready for the adventure …

Updated on 8 April 202315 December 2022Advent Calendar Specials

Scandinavian Advent Calendar DAY 15 : Scandinavian cookbooks

It’s December 15, so if you haven’t decided on a Christmas menu, this is your reminder call. And I’m here to give you some inspiration …

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