Before I start, I am currently dealing with a writer’s block… So uhh plz comment some ideas. Velkomenn and Välkomenn to yet another lesson in Scandinavian History (A Kidztalk blog about Scandinavian history). This time on the Norway-Sweden Union, because that is apparently a meme here on KidzTalk. My name is Carly, and I am […]
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 […]
Imagine being able to talk with your dog about your day, or hear about theirs, and maybe even ask them what they’d like to do. Just think about asking your dog what their favorite game is and why or what snack they like the most. Wouldn’t it be cool to know if they enjoy long […]
Throughout history, women have faced immense challenges in a largely male-dominated society. They were often denied basic rights and opportunities, and their achievements were overshadowed by gender biases. However, many incredible women have defied expectations and achieved remarkable “firsts” across various fields. While women still encounter inequality in our society, these pioneering women teach us […]
Hej guys. It’s Carly So, I wrote an essay about the Scandinavian Emigration Era for fun because I can. I actually wrote this during swim school a few days ago because there was a thunderstorm, and we were evacuated. I made an essay similar to this last year, and I see improvement. So here it […]
Hej Everyone, It’s Carly. In November 2023, I made a post about 3 unique or interesting Nordic languages, and I found some more interesting Nordic languages that I wanted to share. Jämtmål (Jämtlandic Swedish) Now, there is a pretty big debate about whether Jämtlandic Swedish is a Dialect or its own language. However, because it […]
Hey Guys, it’s Carly Im bored so… Nordic history eras – except how I would survive in them BTW : I decided to do the calculations by adding 15 (the closest multiple to 5, to my age, 14) and adding my opinion-age. So 15 + x Example : 15 + x (x = 20) = […]
Hej Guys, It’s Carly.One thing that the Nordic countries, as a whole, are known for is their extremely similar flags.Because a lot of people are confused by the Nordic flags, This post will explain the Nordic flags, why they are very similar, and other things. The Daneborg – Standard Nordic Cross The Nordic flags, all […]
Hej Everyone. it’s Carly. Out of the hundreds of books I read in my 14 years of living (almost 14 years, that is), There is one book series I really want to give a shout-out to. This series has changed my life, and I would like to make an article dedicated to it. The Emigrants […]
If you live in Norway, Especially in the North of Norway (Finnmark, Nordland, and Trøms, to be more specific), you might have heard of Sámi National Day. For those who haven’t heard about it, I will explain it in this article. I will discuss Sámi National Day, its origins, and how to celebrate it. The […]
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 […]
Sike, I lied. I loved how this article came out. Iceland is a small country with a long and interesting history. Even though it only has 350,000 citizens, it is still a good country to talk about. Iceland is known for its breathtaking landscapes and really great safety measures. However, the past was also interesting. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]