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Do Norwegians Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day?

It’s almost St. Patrick’s Day and I’m so curious about this question. Do Norwegians have any affiliation with the Irish? And come to find out, they do! These two cultures have a long history together so it’s no wonder that even though it’s not a National holiday, they still celebrate it. So I’m here to share some...

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Find Norwegian Census Records in 3 Simple Ways

Census records will be one of the first places you will look when starting on your Norwegian ancestor search. The other one will be church records. But I like to start with the census records because it gives me a feel for the family dynamics. I learn who is in the family, where they resided, when they were born, and a whole bunch more information....

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How to Find Norwegian Church Records Like a Pro

Finding Norwegian church records when they’re not on Ancestry.com or FamilySearch.org can be challenging if you don’t know where to look. I will show you my way of finding those records using the Norwegian Digital Archives website.  Now, don’t get me wrong, I love using Ancestry.com and FamilySearch.org for most of my genealogy...

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4 Important Tips When Using Norwegian Records

There are many things to be aware of when working with Norwegian records or any Scandinavian records. These things will help you find your Norwegian ancestors faster and more efficiently if you understand them. So take the time to learn how the Norwegians do things and you will find success. Naming Patterns in Norwegian RecordsNorwegian people...

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A Reliable Way To Start Norwegian Genealogy

Hello family historians! Did you just learn that you have Norwegian ancestors? Have you known about your Norwegian ancestors and yet didn’t want to get started on them just yet? Getting started with your Norwegian genealogy records isn’t as complicated as you might expect. It is a simple step by step process just like any research project....

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How to Hygge Like a Scandinavian

The concept of hygge has been around since the 1800s in Denmark, but it originally was derived from the Norwegian word “hugga”, which loosely means to comfort. So hygge is basically any practical way or item that brings you comfort. It also inspires togetherness and contentedness with our situation and with ourselves. It’s winter...

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7 Cozy Scandinavian Gift Giving Ideas for Christmas

We hear all the time about what Scandinavians do for holiday food and holiday traditions, but have you ever wondered what they get each other? What constitutes Scandinavian gift giving? My guess would be a lot of Nordic sweaters and outdoor gear because they are big into nature and it’s cold! So I did my research and this is what I came up...

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How to Interview Your Relatives for Genealogy

Are you interested in capturing your living relatives stories? Have you figured out a way to do that yet? If you’re anything like me, then you’re still searching for how to interview your relatives for genealogy. So today I’m sharing what I’ve learned so far so that you can be more prepared for the holidays. I’ve learned...

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5 Reliable Places to Find Genealogists Online

Now that you’ve decided that you need a genealogist to help you with your ancestors. Where do you find one? Do you Google them? Do you find one that’s in your local area or one that’s from a major genealogical website? In this post, I’ll share some online places where genealogists like to hang out.Ancestry or AncestryPro GenealogistsThis...

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