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 sisterâs 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 […]
Ferocious Felines Imagine youâre in Africa for a vacation. Your tour guide takes you and your family on a safari. Then, out of the blue, you see an animal as fast as a bullet. Then it hits you, OH, itâs a cheetah. Habitat Cheetahs live in mainly dry parts of the world. A cheetah lives […]
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 […]
Four lucky children in Columbia were rescued after being alone in a remote area of the Columbian Amazon Rainforest. On May 1st, 2023, 9-year-old Soleiny, 13-year-old Lesly, 11-month-old Cristin, and four-year-old Tien Norie flew with their mother on a small plane on their way to the town of San Jose del Guaviare. The engine in […]
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 â John Lennon, Paul McCartney, Ringo Starr, and George Harrison â were an English rock band from Liverpool in the 1960s. The band […]
In 2017, a 29-year-old SĂĄmi Girl named Kajsa Sogn Balto, along with some of her friends, released her 1st album. Her Album was titled SĂĄmi Sohka (SĂĄmi Family.) The album was mostly rock covers of Norwegian and SĂĄmi 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 MĂ„negarm, 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 […]
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 […]
Hello everyone! It’s probably been a while since I might have commented or replied to something on the Kidznet wall. I might of came every few days, But the last post that I made was on September 2nd, my birthday. Why have I not had a conversation or been on here since my birthday? Now, […]
Heroes come in all shapes and sizes; some even have four legs! That’s right, our furry friends, like dogs, can be heroes too! From locating and sniffing out bombs to rescuing people from burning buildings, dogs have proven time and time again that they are more than just our furry companions. In fact, another act […]
Hey everyone, this is yet another rant on Scandinavia that you may or may not read. Hopefully, you do because nobody likes my articles. Anyways, here are the top 5 Scandinavian Folk bands. 5# Kalandra Countries: Norway and Sweden Years active: 2018 to Now Kalandra was founded by 2 Norwegian guys, a Swedish composer and […]
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 […]
Answer: Norway. It is the 1st one I got introduced to, and it is very interesting and cool. 2. Have you ever visited any Nordic countries? If so, which ones and what was your favorite experience? Answer: None đ 3. What is your favorite Nordic dish or food? Answer: Swedish Meatballs and Norwegian Salmon. 4. […]
The plagiarism issue is not entirely a new one. It’s been a concern that’s been around for centuries and a common phenomenon at that. Throughout history, scholars, writers, and artists have been accused of taking credit for other people’s work. But what if I tell you a recent discovery suggests a well-known mathematical formula could […]
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 wasnât realâŠ. Dork Diaries Dork Diaries is a book series that started out in 2009 by […]
This is Bangladesh. The home of Bengali people. The land of enormous beauty. The country of many rivers. Also known as the land of six seasons. That’s right, Bangladesh has six seasons. Winter, summer, and monsoon are the three main seasons in areas close to the Indian Ocean. However, Bangladesh separates these three seasons into […]
HAPPY EARLY OCTOBER 9TH EVERYONEEEE. Just kidding, this is more serious than the intro suggests. Last time, I wrote a history essay about Scandinavia. I wrote this too because Inga, the Finnish-American (on Kidztalk), asked me for an Essay on Scandinavian Americans. Here it is, Inga. I sacrificed all my brain cells and time that […]