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7 Cozy Scandinavian Gift Giving Ideas for Christmas

Written by Tiffany on December 10, 2021.

We hear all the time about what Scandinavians do for holiday food and holiday traditions, but have you ever wondered what they get each other? What constitutes Scandinavian gift giving? My guess would be a lot of Nordic sweaters and outdoor gear because they are big into nature and it’s cold! So I did my research and this is what I came up...

How My Nordic Ancestors Have Changed My Christmas

Written by Tiffany on December 25, 2020.

How have you connected with your ancestors over the years? One of my favorite ways to connect is by doing what my ancestors did. I’ve learned many things about my Nordic ancestors, but my most favorite are my Christmas traditions. I recently found Jacquie Lawson 2020 Nordic Advent Calendar that is all about the Nordic traditions. My daughter...

Swedish and Finnish Christmas Traditions of the Past

Written by Tiffany on December 21, 2018.

Hey everyone! Merry Christmas! There are only three more days until Christmas Eve when most Scandinavians celebrate Christmas. For some people this means a frantic rush to get all of their tasks done and their stress levels are through the roof. For others this means a time to anticipate good food, good company, and good fun! I hope you’re not...

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...

A Different Way to Think About the Holidays and Genealogy

Written by Tiffany on November 9, 2018.

Hello everyone! How’s it going this week? I hope all is well and that the holiday plans aren’t stressing you out too much! Do you have plans for Thanksgiving? I think that’s what I love about the holidays. It’s the family get together with all of us humans. Nobody’s perfect and that’s what makes a story. I bet everyone has a juicy story or two...

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