Yule, or Jól in Norse, was an ancient festival celebrating the winter solstice and marking the return of the longer days after the shortest day of the year. Observed in late December, it was one of ...

At this time of year, it is cold and dark near the top of the globe, up where our Nordic relatives live. So there are two options: "You make the best of it by going outdoors and skiing or you sit by ...

Duluth will come alive this weekend with lively fiddles, traditional dancing, and Scandinavian spirit as the Duluth-stamman Festival kicks off its annual celebration of Nordic music and folk culture.

At the end of the 5th Century, Pope Gelasius declared Feb. 14 St. Valentine’s Day. Since the 1300’s, the day has been celebrated with thoughts of love. The secular holiday has continued throughout the ...

Scandinavian culture has taught us so many great lessons, from super clean design aesthetics to surviving the winter by way ...

FARGO — More than a week in advance, Marit Hordvik had her outfit picked out for this Thursday, June 24. The Fargo woman will be sporting her Norwegian flag skirt as she works at Taste of Scandinavia ...

Northern Europe’s Nordic region has long dominated the upper rankings of the World Happiness Report. This year, once again, three of its five primary countries—Finland, Denmark and Iceland—took the ...

Plus, what they mean.

From eating lutefisk to cheering for the Vikings, Nordic culture is embedded in Minnesota. Norway's Crown Prince Haakon told Gov. Tim Walz in a recent visit that it makes him "proud" to see how ...

Nordic folk music with roots in black metal might sound ridiculously niche, but Wardruna are more than the sum of their parts—and to prove it, here they are at the Auditorium Theatre. Einar Selvik ...

These strong, storied names drawn from Norse culture and myth. Norse dog names are fun choices for a new dog or puppy, especially if they are a Scandinavian breed or if you yourself have Scandinavian ...