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Norskamerikanere :: Norwegian Americans

Norwegian immigrants came to the United States primarily in the latter half of the 19th century and the first few decades of the 20th century. There are more than five million Norwegian Americans according to the most recent U.S. census. Most live in the Upper Midwest (55%), while a large number live in the Pacific Northwest (21%).

As a parent, I want my children to develop an appreciation for our cultural heritage and a solid foundation of our ancestry and history. As a homeschooling mom, I look for every opportunity to provide educational experiences for them. This lens was developed to provide us with a means to share our culture with others. I hope you find it both educational and enjoyable.

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Learning the Language

Norwegian in 5 Minutes a Month :: Sons of Norway
Sons of Norway provides a FREE monthly language lesson. Members can access audio links as well.
Tomten Catalog :: Norwegian Language Books
The Tomten Catalog offers a wide selection of books and music. Here you will find photography books of Norway and Sweden, American and Scandinavian cookbooks, craft books, language and travel books, lots of children's books, cards and stationery, Scandinavian music on CD and cassette, videos, novelty gift items, and much more.

Language Study Resources

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Beautiful Norway
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History & Culture Online Resources

May 17th - History
The History of Norway to 1814. The writer of this article, Tor Dagre, is former editor in chief of Nytt fra Norge.
Norskland
The purpose of this website is to provide a virtual meeting place for Norwegians, people of Norwegian descent living in other countries and anyone interested in exchanging information about Norway, the history of Norway and the culture of their people. Be sure and visit the Norskland Forum which provides a convenient place for users to find information and post information that they would like to share with others.
Facts About Norway
All you could think to ask and more.
BBC - Primary History - Vikings
British Broadcasting Corporation provides a fun online activity for kids of all ages.
BBC - Primary History :: Vikings
Games, stories, and printable resources.

Norske Bunader

Norwegian folk costumes or bunads

Norske Bunader
A collection of pictures and history of different bunads from different parts of Norway.
Norwegian Folk Costumes
Most Norwegians, and those of Norwegian decent, wear a bunad with which they have a geographical association. Most cities and counties select and strictly adhere to specific designs based on historical information from their area.

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Christmas Traditions in Scandinavia

Although customs differ from country to country, there are some elements of the Christmas celebration that are very similar in all the Scandinavian countries.
A Scandinavian Christmas
Enjoy baking? Here you'll find several recipes for Scandinavian Christmas cookies.
Tomten Catalog :: Christmas
The Tomten Catalog offers a wide selection of books and music. Here you will find photography books of Norway and Sweden, American and Scandinavian cookbooks, craft books, language and travel books, lots of children's books, cards and stationery, Scandinavian music on CD and cassette, videos, novelty gift items, and much more.

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Please take a moment to leave a note. I would love to know your thoughts regarding this lens. Suggestions for improvement?

  • franstan Aug 21, 2011 @ 5:22 pm | delete
    Awesome lens
  • Jimmie May 5, 2009 @ 4:26 am | delete
    I think it's wonderful to maintain cultural roots. Too many Americans have totally forgotten theirs.
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