So, I made a post back in October of last year called “40 Questions: Nordic Edition,” and that post is kinda outdated. So, I am gonna do another one for 2024. This is basically all from the point of view of a 13-year-old Nordic enthusiast help 40 Questions: Nordic Edition What aspects of Nordic culture […]
Hello, Lovely Vikings. I ran out of ideas for articles, so I decided to make a post to introduce myself better, so yeah. Intro Hej (that’s Hey in Swedish!) My name is Carly. I am an Autistic teen girl who has been on Kidztalk since August 2023 and Kidznet since October 2023. I am gonna […]
Ok. I am bored. So, here is a new article. This article shall be your Christmas gift! As some of you probably know, I am going to Minnesota in 6 months for my birthday (March 26, I’m turning 14!). Today, I am going to talk about the most Nordic city in the USA, the history […]
Have you ever witnessed any of these things: A group of kids excluding one kid from playing with them or name-calling because of their appearance, interests, or background? The “popular boy” taunting, shoving, or hitting a smaller kid at the playground? The “mean girl” spreading rumors or gossiping about someone to make them look bad? […]
Have you ever found yourself craving your favorite comfort food when you’re down or stressed? If you have, don’t worry. You’re not alone. We’ve all been there. I do, too! Maybe it’s eating a slice of pizza or two, a big bowl of creamy pasta, a bag of chips, or hearty chicken noodle soup. Perhaps […]
Finland has always been known for being a very festive country for Christmas. In Southern and Central Finland, there are decorations and markets selling traditional Scandinavian crafts. But nothing can compare to the North of Finland as the Christmas capital of the world. Northern Finland, also known as Finnish Sápmi, is one of the biggest […]
Hi friends! It’s been a while since I sent my last post. Do you want to learn a new language but don’t know where to start? Well, I’m gonna tell you all about Duolingo, a free, fun, and effective way to learn a language online! Duolingo is a personalized and universally accessible online platform that […]
Because of the story I am writing, I will start uploading 3 times a week now. 2 articles and 1 chapter of the story. The story is called Stina. One strange thing about me is that…. I barely watch TV. I usually just watch YouTube but on the television. So when my friend told me […]
When we think of the Nordic languages, we can usually think of Languages like Swedish and Norwegian. Today, I will be talking about 3 different interesting Nordic languages that are spoken by very few people or have been used historically. This was very fun to research, so yea Finnglish (American Finnish) Just as the name […]
Imagine you are a Norwegian girl in the late 1800s. Today is your older sister’s wedding, and she is wearing a beautiful dress with dark red fabric and embroidered flowers. You want to wear the dress as well. To your surprise, you get to wear it like all the girls and boys invited to her […]
The holiday season is just around the corner AGAIN. Time sure flies fast, huh? It’s that wonderful time of the year again when kids are excited about the gifts they’ll receive. I’m pretty sure you already have a list of what to ask from your parents. Or maybe you’re still thinking of what you want […]
Have you ever heard of The Beatles? You might’ve already watched them on social media platforms like YouTube. Or maybe you’ve heard of them from your parents’ beloved music playlist. The Beatles – John Lennon, Paul McCartney, Ringo Starr, and George Harrison – were an English rock band from Liverpool in the 1960s. The band […]
In 2017, a 29-year-old Sámi Girl named Kajsa Sogn Balto, along with some of her friends, released her 1st album. Her Album was titled Sámi Sohka (Sámi Family.) The album was mostly rock covers of Norwegian and Sámi Folk songs. Little did she know, She was making a bigger difference than expected. Kajsa Balto was […]
Did you know that one of the most common types of cancer happens on our skin? Melanoma is the most serious form of skin cancer. It occurs on our pigment producing skin cells. Getting too much unprotected sun exposure is a major cause of it. Scientists have spent decades in search of a cure for […]
In 1986, when the doll company American Girl was founded, they released 6 dolls inspired by American history. As a fellow Scandinavian history enthusiast, I was very surprised when I found out that they had a historical Swedish-American Immigrant doll. Even though I made a post on her on Kidztalk, I want to make a […]
Pasta is one of the world’s most favored and versatile foods. It’s become a staple food people of all ages and cultures enjoy. With countless versions of pasta around the world, there’s always a pasta dish out there for everyone to enjoy. Did you know there are more than 350 different shapes of pasta in […]
Have you ever heard of a hybrid animal? It’s when two different species of animals that would not naturally mate in nature produce new offspring. Sounds kinda impossible, right? While it may sound like something from a science fiction movie, did you know hybrid animals do exist in the real world? You may have already […]
Here is another Nordic blog post. Basically, these are 7 Nordic languages ranked from Easiest to hardest, so yeah. Easiest: Norwegian Norwegian is extremely easy. The Norwegian alphabet is not that hard to pronounce, and the only thing to worry about is having to learn the Grammar. Plus, a lot of words are similar or […]
Ok, so I am not a huge fan of reading. There are only 2 book series I legitimately enjoy (Diary of a Wimpy Kid and The Emigrants) and a few single books. But there is a book I wish wasn’t real…. Dork Diaries Dork Diaries is a book series that started out in 2009 by […]
Stress is a universal experience that affects both humans and animals alike. When we’re feeling overwhelmed or hurt, we all have different ways of expressing our emotions. Some may cry or shout, while others turn to meditate and exercise. Others may prefer to write about it or talk to loved ones and friends. Similarly, animals […]