Norwegian Culture

Norway actually has three official flags: the National Flag, designed in 1821 by Fredrik Meltzer who was at that time a member of the Storting (the Norwegian parliament), the Merchant Flag, and...

Finding anyone in a foreign country can be difficult considering the potential communication barriers and cultural challenges. Fortunately, locating a person in Norway can be relatively simple...

Like all the other nations of the world, Norway flies an official flag. The flag that flies in 2009 has been the official flag of this Scandinavian country since July 17, 1821.

What we know of today as Viking longships evolved from earlier designs of longboats that were a type of over-sized canoe with animal skins stretched over a light wooden frame. The Viking longship...

Country and western music will, as a genre, reach the century mark somewhere between 2022 and 2027. The western sound is only a limited aspect of the country sound, having as a strong influence...

Food is always one of the dearest components of culture that is preserved by immigrant populations and passed on to further generations. Norwegian food is no exception. There are many ways to...

There are many people of Norwegian American heritage who would like a stronger connection to their roots. Fortunately, Norwegian American immigrants were highly organized when it came to...

The rivers are quiet except for the ripple of oars cutting through water. Fog obscures the banks as ten Viking longships, loaded with armed and anxious raiders, glide against the current. Rising...

Horned helmets, flurried cloaks and square-sailed ships evoke the classic image of a Viking warrior. These fierce conquerors have become a stereotype of sorts, the very image of cold savagery and...

The 19th century was an era of intense political change in Europe. Against this backdrop, Norway began to assert its sovereignty. Nationalistic sentiment was high, and the Norwegians needed a flag...

Although folding knives are often thought of in terms of modern pocketknives and switchblades, they have existed for thousands of years. During the Viking Age, which lasted from the medieval...

There are a lot of enduring images of Viking warriors, most of them false. One that is true is the image of the Viking warship, bearing armed Norsemen bent on raiding and mayhem. In these vessels...

Have you ever wanted to learn the language of the Viking warriors from the north of Europe? You may be surprised to find that learning Norwegian is not as difficult as you think.

You want to meet a woman who knows her way around a lutefisk or a man with a passion for Havarti cheese and sardines. Chances are, you would find your ideal match by turning to the many singles...

A trip to Norway can be a unforgettable experience. The snow-covered peaks and deep glacier-formed fjords create a stunning landscape that is a favorite of nature tourists. The refined cities...

Norway is a great place to live and work. The cities are clean and safe, outdoor activities are endless and Norwegians place a strong emphasis on finding a good balance between work and life. When...

Norwegian women are highly respected and generally well educated. They hold important positions with Norway's leading industries and businesses. Women in Norway struggle, like women everywhere, to...

While the cost of living in Norway is balanced by the generally high income level, it is perceived as expensive by visitors and those new to the area. As with any relocation, it is possible to...

Norway is considered a great market for a growing business because its population is among the world's wealthiest. The industries found in Norway are larger and more successful than most people...

It can be intimidating to spend time in an unfamiliar country with different customs and rules of etiquette. Rest assured that Norwegians are casual, friendly and welcoming. "Peace and progress"...

Krumkake (pronounced “KROOM kah kah”, not “crumb cake”) is a beautiful Scandinavian cookie that makes an appearance around the holidays. So easy and yummy you will want it more often than that.

Lefse bakers vary as much as their recipes and techniques, but I have found that nothing is better than traditional techniques and recipes. This is a time consuming process but the results will...

Lefse has been a mainstay of the Norwegian diet for centuries. In the past, women would go from home to home to make a year's supply at a time. Used to supplement the daily diet and sent to sea...

Lutefisk is a traditional Norwegian dish that consists of soaked and salted cod. Served often as a Christmas meal, the traditional lutefisk recipe is time consuming but fairly easy to make and can...

Many people see mythology as something primitive. They imagine drunken gods, silly metamorphoses and simplistic stories. Mythologies reflect the way a people saw and interpreted the world....

Most Norwegians wouldn't consider a Christmas meal complete without Lefse, a potato-based flat bread that is now made wherever Norwegians have settled around the world. Though time-consuming,...

In Norway Christmas is considered a holiday for children. But adults also enjoy the baking, decorating and other preparations that are needed to celebrate the winter festivities.