Tag: Yule
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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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Viking Longhouse: Size, Interior and Materials
The Viking longhouse was central to a Viking’s home life. The builders used materials at hand and adapted to their location.
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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.
