Norway Archives - Page 9 of 11

How Old Christmas Traditions can help with Genealogy

Written by Tiffany on December 14, 2018.

Happy Friday everyone! Isn’t it great to know that the weekend is just around the corner? For some of you that means a whole day or two of genealogy research! Yay! I remember the time before my daughter was born when I could research the whole day and not feel guilty at all for doing it. Now, on a good day, I have until she gets home from school. ...

A New Way to See Light at Christmas

Written by Tiffany on December 13, 2018.

Hey everyone! How’s it going? During the Christmas season, my family loves to look at the Christmas lights. I make it a point to show my daughter all of the lights along our way to the grocery store, the bank, the school, etc. My daughter ooh’s and aah’s over them and then usually goes back to playing her tablet. I can’t tell if she’s actually...

How to Use Feast Days in Scandinavian Genealogy

Written by Tiffany on December 7, 2018.

Hey everyone! How did your week go? It’s Friday and that means the weekend is just around the corner! How are your Christmas plans going? I hope you’re not too stressed with all of the gift giving, baking, and partying going on. I’m trying really hard to keep this season a simple one and not let myself get too overwhelmed with all of the craziness....

What do Feast Days mean for Genealogy?

Written by Tiffany on December 5, 2018.

Hello everyone! It’s December and that means all things Christmas! Long ago, Christmas was considered a Feast Day and that’s what we will be talking about for today and Friday. What if you run across a church record that doesn’t have a numerical date for the event? Instead, it has a word or an abbreviation that describes the day the event took...

7 Tips to Finding Death Records in Norway

Written by Tiffany on November 30, 2018.

Hello everyone! It’s good to be with you again! The holidays were great, but it’s time to get back into the swing of things. How’s your week going? Is it slow or busy? Are you wanting to go back to the fun of the holidays or are you ready to let all of that stress go? I want to talk with you about death records this week. I know that may...

Wednesday Wisdom 5 Genealogy Website that I Love and Why!

Written by Tiffany on November 28, 2018.

Happy Wednesday everyone! I hope your holiday was great! Mine was amazing! The highlight of my trip to my parent’s house was not only the Thanksgiving feast, but driving into the mountains to get our Christmas tree. That’s our tradition. We usually get our Christmas tree the weekend after Thanksgiving. If it’s just my husband, daughter, and me,...

How Norway’s First Pilgrims to America Help with Genealogy

Written by Tiffany on November 23, 2018.

Hello everyone! How’s it going this week? I hope everyone had an amazing Thanksgiving holiday! My family went to see my parents in Utah for the holiday and it was just what we needed. So who’s up for Black Friday shopping? I know I’m not! Let’s just say that I’m not a morning person and then put crowds on top of that… no thank you… Because Thanksgiving...

Wednesday Wisdom 5 Norwegian Habits that may Help with the Holidays

Written by Tiffany on November 21, 2018.

Happy Thanksgiving…almost! Are you excited for delicious food, complex company, and Black Friday Sales? I know I am! How do you celebrate the holidays? Is it simple or elaborate? Complicated or sparse? Lots of people or just you? Any way you celebrate it is awesome! Although the holidays usually add a lot of stress for me and I tend to resist...

How to Find Marriage Records using Norway’s Digital Archives

Written by Tiffany on November 16, 2018.

Hi everyone! How’s life this week? Have you hit a brick wall? Do you know where to go or what to do about it? If not, then maybe I can help. Send me a comment or email me your question. I also have a Facebook Page called The Nordic Genealogy Hour that you can leave your questions. So, what happens when, in your genealogy journey, you need...