Interview with Tone Seterlien of Red Crossing Stavanger
This article is one in a series of interviews with businesses and organizations that help expats in Stavanger. This articles purpose is so that you can find out what local resources are around and some background about them. If you know of a business or organization that you would like to see interviewed, please feel...
God Jul! Why Are The Trolls Dressing As Santa?
Its Christmas day, the tree is up and glowing, the presents are tempting everyone under the tree, walnuts and hazelnuts are cracking with the fire and the sweet smell of fresh mandarins fill the air. Despite the sweet and cozy Christmas setting, I can’t help but be distracted by the little trolls scattered around the...
Merry Christmas and Half-Tax!
It’s December and welcome to the month of gift-giving! The Norwegian Government is not one to be left out. In December, Norwegians receive a tax-break of 50% to encourage holiday shopping, a very important part of the Norwegian Christmas. During the Christmas season, Norwegians spend extra money on the rare meat, pinnekjøtt (salted lamb ribs),...
Christmas Time Events
Benti and Oli Juleeventyret A new children’s play with Benti and Oli, the funny santa and his helper. The show premeires at the Stavanger Concert House Sunday, Dec. 13th. The following shows will take place Saturday and Sunday Dec. 19th and 20th. The musical features recognized and popular artists with humorous and entertaining characters including...
What does it take to be a Norwegian?
Many weeks of breathing, loving, sometimes despising and learning the Norwegian culture taught me just a few simple requirements to becoming a Norwegian. I am throwing out the 5 so far. About Katie PickettKatie lived in Norway for a year starting in Spring 2009, she has now returned home to Seattle, WA.Mail | Web |...
