Scandinavian Arts & Culture

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  What is Janteloven?

  scandinaviastandard.com - Rebecca Thandi Norman

  If you’ve spent any time in Scandinavia, you’ve likely heard of the concept of Janteloven, or the Law of Jante. Known as Janteloven in both Danish and …

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  A Brief Look at Urban Planning in Copenhagen

  scandinaviastandard.com - Rebecca Thandi Norman

  Copenhagen has become a paragon of urban planning & urban design over the last 70 years. Let’s take a look at some of the tenets of the city’s urban …

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  How to Celebrate Your Birthday Like a Dane

  scandinaviastandard.com - Anna Clarke

  For most of us, the measure of a successful birthday is being in the presence of cake 80% of the day. In Denmark, birthday celebrations go beyond …

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  Ladies Who Launch: Mia Bonhomme of ALTAR Space

  scandinaviastandard.com - Rebecca Thandi Norman

  When Mia Bonhomme and her husband moved to Stockholm from New York City in 2019, she had heard much about the work-life balance in Sweden, and the …

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  A Guide to UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Finland

  scandinaviastandard.com - Camila Luise Buschle

  Have you ever wondered about the UNESCO sites of Finland? Wonder no more, because we have a full list of the spots you need to know to get a full …

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  A Guide to Copenhagen’s Best Christmas Markets

  scandinaviastandard.com - Douglas Whitbread

  If there’s one thing that can generate yuletide spirit amidst Denmark’s cold, wind-swept mid-December conditions, it’s a Christmas market. Pairing …