Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. David Nikel is a travel writer covering cruising and Scandinavia. Weaving your way through wooden stalls on a reindeer-drawn sled, ...

There’s a lot to love about the relatively laid-back Christmas markets of Scandinavia. Reindeer-pulled sled rides, roasted almonds, mulled wine (gløgg or glögg, depending on which country you visit) ...

SCANDINAVIAN SPECIALTIES in Ballard is a year-round destination market for Scandinavian delicacies and gift items, but now is really the time to visit. The shelves are laden with whimsical, ...

Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... This Christmas, I decided to get back to my roots and make a whole bunch of Scandinavian cookies. In all, I came up with seven delicious, pretty cookies that ...

LOS ANGELES -- Nordique Tours/Norvista created six new holiday packages for independent travelers looking to celebrate in Scandinavia. The commission is 10%. Matthew Klein, managing director, said he ...

Julbord–the “Christmas table”–is a pan-Scandinavian tradition, a gastroextravaganza staged annually in homes and restaurants across Denmark, Finland, Norway, and Sweden. In Chicago, every December, ...

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Once the Thanksgiving celebrations were over last Thursday, many families began looking through Christmas decorations. Preparing for the holiday season can be quite a task! After all, the decorations ...

This Christmas, I decided to get back to my roots and make a whole bunch of Scandinavian cookies. In all, I came up with seven delicious, pretty cookies that you can serve holiday guests. Here are the ...