Tag: Christmas

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  Sleipnir and Eight Tiny Reindeer

  Sleipnir has eight legs. Odin rides the white horse during the Wild Hunt. Are eight legs enough of a coincidence to put Sleipnir and eight tiny reindeer together?

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  Odin to Santa Claus: What’s the Connection?

  How are Odin and Santa Claus related? Jackson Crawford says they aren’t. Find out how he debunks a popular misconception.

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  Lofotr: A Living Viking Museum

  Lofotr is a living Viking Museum that more than one expert has recommended for Viking enthusiasts. Find out what it has to offer.

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  Viking Traditions in Christmas Present

  Are there Viking traditions in Christmas present? Some of our best known and most loved traditions may have come from the Old Norse.

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  Christmas: Converting Vikings to Christianity

  How was Christmas used to start converting the Vikings to Christianity? Alcohol and King Haakon the Good were both involved.

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  Months of the Norse Calendar

  The Norse calendar months were divided into two seasons: Summer and winter. Each month started on the new moon.