Norwegian Culture

How to Treat Women in Norway

By eHow Culture & Society Editor

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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 maintain a balance between their careers and ... more »

How to Adjust to Norway's High Cost of Living

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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 adjust to the living standards and Norway's ... more »

How to Celebrate a Norwegian Christmas

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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... more »

How to Learn About Edvard Munch and His Art

By Michael Motta

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Edvard Munch is the Norwegian artist popularly known for "The Scream." But Munch's works consist of far more than that portrait of angst. Impressionists are known for playing with light and color almost for its own sake, but Munch is better ... more »

How to Make Norwegian Lefse

By Patricia Resnick

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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, Lefse is easy to make, and will add an international ... more »

How to Make Traditional Norwegian Krumkake

By TheMommy

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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... more »

How to Make Lefse

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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 with fishermen, this old fashioned lefse recipe is ... more »

How to Find a Job in Norway

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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 relocating to Norway, find a job that utilizes ... more »

How to Make Traditional Norwegian Lefse

By TheMommy

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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 make it all worth it... more »

How to Plan a Trip to Norway

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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 offer travelers a chance to experience Norwegian ... more »

How to Prepare Lutefisk

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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 easily be incorporated into your family's ... more »

How to Behave in Norway

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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" are the mottos of this accepting country. However, ... more »

How to Do Business in Norway

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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 would expect for this moderately sized country. Make ... more »

How to Understand Norse Mythology

By Bretton Rodriguez

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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. Therefore, to understand historic Scandinavians, it’s ... more »

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