Tag: Vikings
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Busting Norwegian Myth #2: Norwegians are all Tall and Blond
The first myth about Norwegian people that we broke in this series “Busting Norwegian Myths” is that Norwegian people are cold. Myth #2 we will try to break now is that Norwegians are all tall and blond. This is a misconception about Scandinavians in general and Norwegians in particular. When you think of Norwegians pictures…
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Strange things Norwegians do with (and in) their Church
At first religion does not seem to have a central role in Norwegian peoples’ lives. One hears church bells ring in the background once in a while, but it is seldom anyone talks about God, faith, or even Christianity. In big cities, gyms have a higher attendance rate then churches, and Sunday mornings are used…
