Learn all about Advent, and how it is celebrated around the world. Advent is the time to prepare for Christmas. The word Advent means “coming” or “arrival.” During the month before Christmas, Christians prepare for the Advent of Jesus Christ. The church celebrating Advent goes back at least as far as the fifth century. In […]
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I grew up in a Norwegian American home. My maternal and paternal great grandparents emigrated to the United States in the mid-1880s. Many of the foods that I consider comfort foods are of Scandinavian origin. While family recipes have been passed down through the generations, sadly other traditions have slowly been lost. My ancestral heritage is
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Do you love to travel with your family? Are you raising little world explorers? Here is an enormous collection of family travel guides from our members featuring destinations from around the world, so spin the globe and see where your next destination will be! Family Travel Guides From Around the World Find more family travel
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Although our cultural heritage has been intertwined with new traditions and customs here in the United States, the influence of Norway remains strong. Ever since I was a little girl, I have enjoyed listening to the stories told by my Norwegian ancestors. Their tales of emigrating in the mid-1800s captivated me. When my family and I
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My boys know that on Christmas night Santa will come down the chimney and leave them presents by the tree, while their cousins, who live in Romania, wait for Santa to knock at their door on Christmas Eve. They will have a chat and before leaving, Santa will hand them their gifts. Christmas is the most
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