Welcome to Christmas in the heart of Copenhagen, these are the Tivoli Gardens in their …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
Scandinavian Advent Calendar DAY 19 : Finnish salmon soup / Lohikeitto
Hello my friends ! And welcome to day 19 of our Scandinavian Advent Calendar ! …
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 …
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 …
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 …
Scandinavian Advent Calendar DAY 15 : Scandinavian cookbooks
It’s December 15, so if you haven’t decided on a Christmas menu, this is your …
