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The Scandinavian Hanukkah

Hanukkah in Scandinavia is a well-known Jewish celebration - after all, the Festival of Lights is a major annual event for those of Jewish belief in Scandinavia. You will find that if you spend Hanukkah/Chanuka in Scandinavia, both locals and visitors there celebrate this Jewish holiday accord...

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About.co...Visitors — 10 hours ago

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Happy World Toilet Day!

The World Toilet Organization (WTO) is a global non- profit organization committed to improving toilet and sanitation conditions worldwide. Celebrate World Toilet Day 2009 with a fun tour of Scandinavia's unique toilets! What's so special about them, and what you'd better look out for when goi...

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Iceland Has 13 Santas?

Christmas in Iceland is an interesting experience as this country has many old traditions for celebrating Christmas. Expect no fewer than 13 Icelandic Santa Clauses! In Iceland, they're the "Yuletide Lads". The origin of these "Santas" is centuries old, and each has its own n...

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About.co...Visitors — 3 days ago

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Photo of the Week: Bathed in Snow

This is what the Blue Lagoon looks like this time of year. The Blue Lagoon in Iceland is Iceland's famous geothermal spa where guests relax in seawater heated by Mother Nature. There are several hotels near the Blue Lagoon (currently with lower winter prices) and guided lagoon tours available. ...

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About.co...Visitors — 4 days ago

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The Coziest Christmas Markets

The historic Scandinavian Christmas Markets are a great attraction for all kinds of visitors and offer lots of seasonal Christmas shopping and holiday shopping with local crafts, food, and drink (including the hot, spiced wine, Glögg). You can see photos of the markets in the Scandinavian Ch...

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About.co...Visitors — 5 days ago

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Another Tree Coming From Norway

London's traditional Norwegian Christmas tree is on its way. The tree is Oslo's annual gift to London, a 33-meter tree that is 90 years old, and the 62nd of its kind to cross the North Sea. Each November, Oslo cuts this tree as a renewed symbol of the friendship and to show Nor...

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About.co...Visitors — November 13