Posted December 22nd, 2009
by Isobel
Christmas is celebrated throughout Scandinavia on the evening of December 24th. It is widely regarded as the most sacred holiday where families and relatives meet in their homes and celebrate. Besides the customary Christmas tree and presents under it, it is the traditional Julbord that is at the center of attention for most Scandinavians. A delicious home made protein rich feast that takes several days to prepare and has its roots in the Norse celebration of midvinterblot…
Many restaurants in the larger cities of Scandinavia serve Julbord during the month of December and they are well worth a visit if you ever get a chance. If you want to get a taste of the Scandinavian…
Posted December 12th, 2009
by Isobel
On December 13th at 7 a.m. every church, school, and business in Sweden is packed to the brim to welcome Saint Lucia: Goddess of Light and her impressive chorus.
Lucia has become one of the most loved and celebrated traditions in Sweden and is also celebrated in Swedish communities across the world. This video is from last week at The Shrine in downtown L.A.
As early as 5 am on Lucia morning the oldest daughter in the family dresses up in a white gown, a red sash around her waist and a wreath of lingonberry leaves and candles in her hair. She then brings coffee, Saffron buns and Ginger snaps on a tray to her parents bedroom,…
Posted December 1st, 2009
by holly@huset
We were quite pleased to see that Design Sponge featured five of our products in their newest “2009 Gift Guide” for items costing $25 or less.
Pictured clockwise (from top-left): Sagaform Retro Storage Jar $18 — Holiday Serving Bowls by Sagaform $25 — DAY Birger et Mikkelsen Day Scent Room Spray $25 – Holiday Handmade Porcelain Ornaments by Fideli $13.25 — Allrum’s Tile Stickers $15
Of course, we have many other fine products they didn’t list… like Almedahls Tea Towels, Odd Molly’s “My Lips Love Me Lip Balm,” “My Hands Love Me Handcream” and “My Dream Lather Soap Bar” but still, we were thrilled to see that five of our products…
