NTB. On Nov. 29, Maja Lunde and Lisa Aisato’s best-selling book Snøsøsteren—The Snow Sister—was launched on the Netflix streaming service for global viewing.. No less than 250,000 copies of the bestselling Christmas story of Lunde and Aisato were printed in Norway, and the story has been published in 31 countries.

Oct 21, 2024 · Kristi Bissell Taste of Norway Editor The Norwegian American. Introduction in collaboration with Lori Ann Reinhall. While lefse and lutefisk may be regarded as the quintessential Norwegian-American foods, for many, a hearty and healthy lapskaus stew is right up there at the top of the list.

Oct 14, 2024 · As the Romans advanced northward into Europe, they brought their traditions, including the church ship as a symbol of life. In European churches, where the baptismal font, altar, and pulpit were commonplace, it soon became customary to find a ship hanging, as well.

Nov 21, 2024 · The original “Musician” hangs in the Nidaros Cathedral (Nidarosdomen) in Trondheim and most likely dates from 1325–1350. Work began on the cathedral in 1031, after the death of Olav Haraldsson, who later became Saint Olav and the patron saint of Norway.

Mar 12, 2015 · Photo: Stuart Brady / Wikimedia Commons The keys for the three extra Norwegian vowels, Å, Ø, and Æ, are to the right in the first two alphabet rows that are punctuation keys on the American and British English keyboards.

Oct 7, 2022 · KRISTI BISSELL Taste of Norway Editor The Norwegian American. Crispbread—Norwegian knekkebrød­—is a common household item in Norway today, with origins that go back to the sixth century in central Sweden.Because it was made with a small amount of water, it can stay fresh for a long time.

Oct 13, 2023 · Kristi Bissell Taste of Norway Editor The Norwegian American. This Scandinavian Almond Cake is the essence of simplicity, perfect for a busy day when there is little time for baking, but the idea of a homemade slice of cake to go with your afternoon cup of coffee is just too tempting to pass up.

Oct 28, 2024 · Michael Kleiner Business & Sports Editor The Norwegian American. Tennis pro Casper Ruud and golf pro Viktor Hovland are about the same age with similar top 10 world rankings in their sports, ones that are not usually associated with Norwegians.

Dec 23, 2024 · Built in the long church style, the unusual shape of the Arctic Cathedral is believed to reference the nearby twin-peaked island of Håja. The design was driven by the need to create a modern place of worship that would blend in with its natural surroundings, especially the ice and snow of the Arctic region.

Oct 17, 2024 · Image: Wikipedia Hanna Olava Winsnes (neé Strøm, 1789–1872) was the first woman Norwegian author. She is best known for her 1845 cookbook Lærebog i de forskjellige Grene af Husholdningen (Guide to the Various Branches of Housekeeping), where the recipe for Mor Monsens kake first appeared.