Is Hygge really from Denmark?
Go google “origin of the word hygge”. It says it is a Norwegian word, that has been borrowed by the Danish language later on. The funny thing is that the Norwegians still use this... Read More
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How the Swedes switched to calling each other “you” – A story of Nordic equality
If you watched Downton Abbey or The Crown and feel overwhelmed by the English aristocracy and their titles, think twice. No other than the Swedes (!) used to have a long tradition and a... Read More
From Nordic noir to Slow TV, here are 3 television concepts you may or may not know they come from the Nordics
Television in the Nordics is a big thing. Everyone tunes in to watch their kings’ and queens’ New Year’s speeches or the legendary old Christmas shows that repeat year after year (like Disney’s juleshow... Read More
What do cats & the Nordic people have in common? You may relate to the findings!
There is this eternal dilemma: cats or dogs? Are you a cat person or a dog person? You don’t have to answer. You only have to love them. Both. So do the people in... Read More
10 signs it’s summer in the Nordics
Few people appreciate summer more than the people in the Nordics. Know why? You must have guessed it right. They live in a place that is mostly cold all year round: from freezing in... Read More
9 things you should know about time in the Nordics
Time is a precious commodity in the Nordics. That’s a fact. They can’t trade it but they definitely make sure they spend it wisely. Time also matters in Nordic countries. You should make the... Read More