Where many Christmas traditions lean into maximalism and abundance—more lights, more ornaments, more tinsel—Nordic style does ...

Christmas is here and the Nordic traditions have begun. The primary denomination of the Nordic countries has been Lutheran, so the church traditions are very much a part of the season’s celebration, ...

The fabled 1938 Fogelbo log home in Southwest Portland, which holds one of the largest private collections of Nordic antiques and folk art in the United States, is dressed up for the December holidays ...

"I walk in every day and it feels like Christmas," the country star says Darius Rucker is getting into the Christmas spirit — and sharing an inside look at the cozy holiday wonderland he created in ...

SCANDINAVIAN SPECIALTIES in Ballard is a year-round destination market for Scandinavian delicacies and gift items, but now is really the time to visit. The shelves are laden with whimsical, ...

As an annual holiday tradition, Lena Norrman sets out a bowl of porridge to please the tomte — a folkloric elf-like character who visits children on Christmas Eve. Norrman, who is the University of ...

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — This weekend Nordic Northwest is bringing the traditions of a Scandinavian Christmas market to Portland. Scanfair will feature food, drinks and plenty of activities. “It’s all ...

Keeping the holidays simple is a bit of a trick. We often feel pressure due to the expectations of others and an unusual round of activities that pile on top of your regular routine. There might be ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. David Nikel is a travel writer covering cruising and Scandinavia. The sense of smell is closely linked with memory. So much so, ...

Nordic Christmas celebration with arts and crafts vendors, Scandinavian musical performances, traditional Nordic cuisine and pastries, Santa, children’s crafts and activities, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.