In Norway, Easter and lamb go hand in hand. As one of the most beloved staples of the holiday, lamb has long been a centerpiece on the Easter table, symbolizing both tradition and the arrival of ...

Upon receiving the “Going Viking Award” in 2006, at a time when her oldest son was deployed in Iraq, Janet Dolan felt deeply committed and inspired to step into action through civic engagement, and ...

Most students of Norwegian history and religion are familiar with Hans Nielsen Hauge, the late 18th- and early 19th-century Norwegian lay minister, spiritual leader, entrepreneur, industrialist, ...

Norway’s obsession with Easter crime (påskekrim) began with a 1923 PR stunt — and now it’s a beloved holiday tradition of ...

As I get older, the years seem to be whizzing by more quickly. It seems that only yesterday it was time for påskekrim — and now it’s time again! Yes, friends, it’s that moment in the year when ...

Easter has arrived once again, and for many Norwegians that means packing up and heading to the cabin to spend time with family and friends. The quintessential Norwegian Easter is often imagined as ...

The team here at The Norwegian American felt inspired by the outpouring of support received by the regular readers, subscribers, and supporters that we wanted to bake a cake and share it with you all ...

Minnesota Peace Initiative fosters global dialogue on peace, democracy, and civic engagement — a nod to Norway’s longstanding role in peace efforts.