Christmas is here and the Nordic traditions have begun. The primary denomination of the Nordic countries has been Lutheran, so the church traditions are very much a part of the season’s celebration, ...

The fabled 1938 Fogelbo log home in Southwest Portland, which holds one of the largest private collections of Nordic antiques and folk art in the United States, is dressed up for the December holidays ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Where many Christmas traditions lean into maximalism and abundance—more lights, more ornaments, more ...

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — This weekend Nordic Northwest is bringing the traditions of a Scandinavian Christmas market to Portland. Scanfair will feature food, drinks and plenty of activities. “It’s all ...

If you’ve been scrolling through Instagram lately, you’ve probably noticed a growing wave of Scandinavian Christmas decor filling your feed. This trend focuses on simplicity, natural textures, and a ...

The Scandinavians have long been a design powerhouse with their streamlined aesthetic, expertly crafted wares, and texture-rich spaces. So, it’s no surprise that during Jul — the Swedes’ Christmastime ...

The BYU Scandinavian choir, directed by Oscar Safsten, sings the Frozen Choral Suite, which includes a traditional Yoik and a Danish hymn with lyrics in Old Norse. Many of the choir members and ...

Julbord–the “Christmas table”–is a pan-Scandinavian tradition, a gastroextravaganza staged annually in homes and restaurants across Denmark, Finland, Norway, and Sweden. In Chicago, every December, ...

HELSINKI, Dec. 23 (Xinhua) -- Christmas ham has been losing ground on Nordic dinner tables amid shifting tastes, but a new Swedish survey suggests the traditional centerpiece is making a modest ...

There’s a lot to love about the relatively laid-back Christmas markets of Scandinavia. Reindeer-pulled sled rides, roasted almonds, mulled wine (gløgg or glögg, depending on which country you visit) ...