The Nordic

22/06/2024

Midsummer in Sweden is a significant and cherished holiday, marking the longest day of the year and the beginning of summer. One of the most iconic traditions of Midsummer is the raising of the maypole, known as the "midsommarstång" or "majstång" in Swedish.

The maypole is typically decorated with flowers and greenery, and it stands as a symbol of fertility and the resurgence of life after the long winter months. During the Midsummer celebrations, people gather around the maypole to dance traditional folk dances such as the "små grodorna" (the little frogs) dance, where participants dance around the pole while singing. 🥰

31/05/2024

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29/05/2024

Swedish Midsummer. 🥰🥰

23/05/2024

I wonder why i see all these crap and bu****it pages in my feed. 😡😡

18/05/2024

Happy constitution day, Norway! 🙂👍

06/03/2024

Waiting for the bus. 🥰😁🥰

25/02/2024

Heddal. 🥰

20/02/2024

Eirik the Red, also known as Eirik Raude, was a Norwegian-Icelandic explorer who lived in the 9th century. He was born in Norway, but due to a murder case, he emigrated to Iceland, where he later became involved in another conflict that forced him to leave the island. He sailed westward and discovered Greenland around 982 AD.

Eirik Raude then led a group of settlers to Greenland, where they established two colonies, Eastern Settlement and Western Settlement, around 985 AD. The Greenlandic settlement was successful for several years, and Eirik himself lived there until his death around 1003 AD.

Leif Erikson, the son of Eirik Raude, is known for exploring areas west of Greenland. He sailed towards the North American coast around the year 1000 AD and is traditionally considered the first European to set foot on Vinland, believed to be parts of present-day North America, including parts of Canada. Leif Erikson is therefore regarded as an important figure in the early European explorations of America. 👍👍

20/02/2024

20/02/2024

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28/01/2024

Minner for livet. ❤️

28/01/2024

Sagas were epic narratives that recounted the deeds of legendary figures, kings, and heroes. These stories were passed down orally and eventually recorded in written form. The sagas were a crucial part of Viking literature, and they encompassed a wide range of genres, including historical accounts, mythological tales, and heroic exploits. 👍

22/01/2024

Viking ships were not just maritime marvels; they were ingenious vessels that surpassed the capabilities of their contemporaries. Crafted by skilled Scandinavians during the Viking Age (circa 790 CE - 1100 CE), these ships possessed unique designs, robust structures, and distinctive decorations.

Among the diverse array of Viking ships, the iconic longships with dragon heads and red-and-white striped sails stand out prominently. Beyond their aesthetic appeal, these vessels played a pivotal role in Viking expansion, serving as essential means of transportation, facilitating trade, and enabling formidable warfare.

The innovative design of Viking ships, featuring overlapping planks held together by iron rivets, contributed to their remarkable durability. This lapstrake technique not only strengthened the hull but also allowed the ships to navigate both shallow waters and open seas. The addition of sails transformed these vessels into swift and deadly instruments, giving Vikings a strategic advantage over their contemporaries. 😎