Category: Holidays
Norwegian Christmas Carol: Glade Jul
People will probably recognize the melody, as it is the Norwegian adaption of Stille Nacht, performed by Sissel Kyrkjebø & Odd Nordstoga.
Norwegian Christmas Baking: Kakemenn
Quite literally translated as Cookie Men, these are essentially white sugar cookies, with a small change. Instead of baking powder or baking soda, the leavener is horn salt, or ammonium bicarbonate, which gives it a slight “kick” in flavor, and makes the kitchen smell a bit odd while they’re baking in the oven. It’s one of… Continue reading Norwegian Christmas Baking: Kakemenn
December Angel
Last year’s Chrismas street decorations in Vienna. It was magical.
Lists
We’re entering into the month of December soon, and I’ve got lists of what to bake, what to make, and what events to attend. Decorations: I’ve already started on the Christmas decorating with the indoor lights. I’ll be putting up the outdoor lights in the coming week, and Christmas tree later. Food: There are some… Continue reading Lists
First Sunday of Advent
It is the first Sunday of Advent, and therefore the start of the Christmas period. I’ve lit the first candle on my advent wreath, and have a Christmas light star in the window.
Video: Sunflower for Halloween
Remember the energy you had when you were six? Do you have a Halloween costume yet? This girl is really cute and eager to teach you how to become a Sunflower for Halloween. That’s one way to go for a Plants vs. Zombies theme.
Video: Dip your Apple
This video comes from Smart Bitches, Trashy Books. Parody of Waka Waka, for Rosh Hashanah.
Advent calendar, December 21
“This is the worst Christmas ever. I had thought it was the one when our parents bought us hamsters and forgot to poke holes in the boxes, but at least that had a moment of suspense.” said by Brian Hackett on Wings