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Swedish and Finnish Christmas Traditions of the Past

Written by Tiffany on December 21, 2018.

Hey everyone! Merry Christmas! There are only three more days until Christmas Eve when most Scandinavians celebrate Christmas. For some people this means a frantic rush to get all of their tasks done and their stress levels are through the roof. For others this means a time to anticipate good food, good company, and good fun! I hope you’re not...

Wednesday Wisdom-5 Genealogy Books and Magazines that I Use and Love

Written by Tiffany on December 20, 2018.

Hey everyone! It’s almost Christmas! Who’s ready and who’s scrambling for last minute gift ideas? Don’t worry I’ve got you covered for ideas. Today’s post is all about last minute genealogy Christmas gifts! You’re welcome… Here’s 5 items that I have personally used or owned and loved! 1. Professional Genealogy-Preparation, Practice,...

How Old Christmas Traditions can help with Genealogy

Written by Tiffany on December 14, 2018.

Happy Friday everyone! Isn’t it great to know that the weekend is just around the corner? For some of you that means a whole day or two of genealogy research! Yay! I remember the time before my daughter was born when I could research the whole day and not feel guilty at all for doing it. Now, on a good day, I have until she gets home from school. ...

A New Way to See Light at Christmas

Written by Tiffany on December 13, 2018.

Hey everyone! How’s it going? During the Christmas season, my family loves to look at the Christmas lights. I make it a point to show my daughter all of the lights along our way to the grocery store, the bank, the school, etc. My daughter ooh’s and aah’s over them and then usually goes back to playing her tablet. I can’t tell if she’s actually...

How to Use Feast Days in Scandinavian Genealogy

Written by Tiffany on December 7, 2018.

Hey everyone! How did your week go? It’s Friday and that means the weekend is just around the corner! How are your Christmas plans going? I hope you’re not too stressed with all of the gift giving, baking, and partying going on. I’m trying really hard to keep this season a simple one and not let myself get too overwhelmed with all of the craziness....

What do Feast Days mean for Genealogy?

Written by Tiffany on December 5, 2018.

Hello everyone! It’s December and that means all things Christmas! Long ago, Christmas was considered a Feast Day and that’s what we will be talking about for today and Friday. What if you run across a church record that doesn’t have a numerical date for the event? Instead, it has a word or an abbreviation that describes the day the event took...

7 Tips to Finding Death Records in Norway

Written by Tiffany on November 30, 2018.

Hello everyone! It’s good to be with you again! The holidays were great, but it’s time to get back into the swing of things. How’s your week going? Is it slow or busy? Are you wanting to go back to the fun of the holidays or are you ready to let all of that stress go? I want to talk with you about death records this week. I know that may...

Wednesday Wisdom 5 Genealogy Website that I Love and Why!

Written by Tiffany on November 28, 2018.

Happy Wednesday everyone! I hope your holiday was great! Mine was amazing! The highlight of my trip to my parent’s house was not only the Thanksgiving feast, but driving into the mountains to get our Christmas tree. That’s our tradition. We usually get our Christmas tree the weekend after Thanksgiving. If it’s just my husband, daughter, and me,...

How Norway’s First Pilgrims to America Help with Genealogy

Written by Tiffany on November 23, 2018.

Hello everyone! How’s it going this week? I hope everyone had an amazing Thanksgiving holiday! My family went to see my parents in Utah for the holiday and it was just what we needed. So who’s up for Black Friday shopping? I know I’m not! Let’s just say that I’m not a morning person and then put crowds on top of that… no thank you… Because Thanksgiving...