50: Norwegian Easter – Chickens, Skiing, Mysteries, and Knitting

In this episode, Anne and Steph explore what Easter looks like in Norway – and it’s probably very different from what you’re used to.

From week-long mountain trips and outdoor waffles to Easter chickens, mystery novels, and knitted decorations, Norwegian Easter traditions blend nature, culture, and cozy creativity.

You’ll hear about:

• Why Easter in Norway starts early and often means a full week off
  
• The tradition of going to the mountains
  
• Bringing spring indoors with branches and decorations
  
• Knitted Easter eggs and chickens
  
• Why Norwegians eat so many eggs
  
• Outdoor skiing, campfires, and Easter backpacks
  
• Kvikk Lunsj and Solo – the classic Easter treats
  
• Norway’s obsession with Easter crime stories
  
• Mystery stories on milk cartons
  
• Easter mystery knit-alongs and kaftas
  
  

This episode is a cozy cultural deep dive into one of Norway’s most unique seasonal traditions – where knitting, nature, and mystery all come together.

Click here to watch it on YouTube: Podcast Episode 50 on YouTube

00:00 Welcome to the Podcast
00:40 Back From Vacation
01:27 Norway Easter Week Off
06:02 Mountains and Spring Light
07:12 Bringing Branches Indoors
11:00 Hanging Eggs and Knits
13:15 Feathers and Shrovetide
18:25 Tulips as Spring Signs
19:48 Outdoor Waffles Tradition
24:17 Easter Bunny Arrives
24:57 Easter Chickens Not Bunnies
26:10 Ski Trips And Campfires
27:59 Kvikk Lunsj Trail Chocolate
30:24 Solo Soda Easter Staple
31:46 Easter Crime Craze
35:18 Train Robbery Origin Story
37:19 Milk Carton Mysteries
42:45 Mystery Knit Along Kafta
47:31 Easter Knits And Farewell

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