Painting by Erik Werenskiold. His granddaughter Marit Werenskiold has in her biography of Erik og Sofie Werenskiold (his wife, also a painter) researched and found the name…… Read more “En bondebegravelse – a rural funeral”
Category: Norwegian traditions
First Sunday in Advent
Julefrimerke 2023, Christmas stamp showing Oppdal kirke, Trøndelag. Advent is an important word in the celebration of Christmas in Norway. In a few days, December 1st, is…… Read more “First Sunday in Advent”
I manns minne – memories
Aslaug and Halvor rented a staul at Hegtren, Tinn. This was a place for summer pasture. You can see them both in the picture. I think that…… Read more “I manns minne – memories”
Olsok – Olaf’s Wake
Stiklestad church – the photo is taken at 10.30 PM on August 1st 2022. Olsok is a Catholic day of celebration in memory of King Olav who…… Read more “Olsok – Olaf’s Wake”
The Norwegian farm – gården – some terms
The Kaldahl or Kaldal farm in Namdalseid, about 1942. The farm was also called Pedergården, after the owner Peder Edvardson Kaldal (1859-1951). Most of the Norwegian population…… Read more “The Norwegian farm – gården – some terms”
CHRISTMAS TRADITIONS IN NORWAY
JUL Christmas card showing a “Nisse” with his bowl of Christmas porridge. Artist: Julius Holck (1845-1911). Photo: The National Library of Norway. Norwegians celebrate Christmas on the…… Read more “CHRISTMAS TRADITIONS IN NORWAY”
Genealogical research in Norway 