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 […]
I love dogs, especially pugs as many of you know. But why? I probably love pugs so much because I had a pug since before I was born to three years ago. Maybe because my dad loves pugs so much too. I’ve loved pugs as long as I can remember. I have a pug now, […]
This Wednesday will be a very important day in Sweden. It will be the Swedish Holiday of St Lucia. Now, Some people may be confused since there is also a Caribbean Island called St Lucia, but I am gonna be talking about the holiday. St. Lucia is a holiday celebrated on the 13th of December […]
Hallo Freunde! That’s German for “Hello, friends!” Have you ever heard of the country Germany? I’m sure you have. But have you ever wondered what life is truly like in that amazing country? If you’re curious, interested, or bored, I’ve got you covered. It’s time to learn about Germany! Germany is a country in the […]
Before I start, I do want to say that I will not be posting until Next year. I am only gonna post 2 more posts for December. This chapter and an article on St Lucia Day (I am working on my research, it should come between the 10th and 14th of December) +++++++ I never […]
Ever since its release 10 years ago, Frozen has probably been one of the most well-known animated movies of the 2010s and maybe of all time. This movie has been loved by worldwide audiences and left a lot of memories for fans of all ages. Since Frozen is inspired by Scandinavian culture, I am going […]
Before I start, I am no expert with holiday stories. So this is pretty awful, but maybe you’ll like it who knows.. Issák stepped out of the bus during Christmas Eve, feeling the winter wind on his face. He just arrived to Masi, Norway from his hometown in Narvik. He was gonna spend a weekend […]
Have you ever heard of or seen Moomin? Most people do not recognize these hippo-like characters that appeared in comic books and movies, but these characters are a big deal in Finland and Sweden So, what is a Moomin in Finland? Moomin is a series of children’s books written in the 1940s by Tove Jansson. […]
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 […]
During World War II, countless brave soldiers and civilians fought for their countries and sacrificed their lives for the greater good. But among these war heroes, would you believe me if I told you that not only humans but also animals played a vital role in the war effort? Yes, you read that right – […]
Hi, as you know, my username is Mesal1kepugz27, but since I can’t tell you my real name, I’ll just give you a hint: it starts with G. Let me tell you some of my favorites. My favorite color is red, and and enjoy eating tomatoes. Pigs are my favorite animals and I love watching Owlhouse […]
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 […]
Stina tells the story of a Swedish 16-year old girl named Stina Kajsa Nordberg. She and her best friend Synne run away from home to escape her older sister’s wishes of moving to the USA, however they get caught and have to help their sister. Chapter 1 It was a warm, sunny day. It was […]
As the holiday season approaches, I’m pretty sure many of us are getting into the Christmas spirit now. Some may even already be adorning their houses with decorations, eagerly preparing for the most wonderful time of the year. Among the many things that make the holidays exciting, unwrapping presents is definitely one that many people […]
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 […]
When we think of Norwegian folk music, we usually think of Viking folk bands like Wardruna and Månegarm, but there is a beautiful side of Norwegian Folk music that is not known to a lot of the public: Stevs. A Stev is a type of traditional music in Norway that is mostly acapella with little […]