‘Scandinavian Christmas: Traditional Scandinavian Jul Designs on Keepsake Paper Crafts to Color’ by Anneke Lipsanen
Pretty paper crafts to color for a Scandinavian Christmas to cherish, keep and display year after year.
Heirloom keepsakes include seasonal wall art to frame, cards to frame or send, festive bunting, tree decorations and Christmas stockings. Enjoy coloring these traditional Scandinavian Christmas Designs in the old folk colors of straw, barn red, forest greens, and brown – or use any colors you please. The projects are in black and white line art and are adapted from the drawings originally done for the watercolors of the Jul series. The crafts include motifs of nordic animals, a straw jul goat, hearts, stars and pine trees with folksy details of leaves, folk roses, swags, zigzags and dots. Buy this book on Bookshop.org
‘A Swedish Christmas: Simple Scandinavian Crafts, Recipes and Decorations’ by Caroline Wendt (Author), Pernilla Wästberg (Photographer), Eileen Laurie (Translator)
In this beautiful festive craft book, Caroline Wendt and Pernilla Wästberg present a wealth of recipes, decorations and gifts to add a little Scandinavian magic to any Christmas! Bake tasty festive treats, from savory breadsticks to delicious gingerbread men. Add Scandinavian flair to your home with cushions, wreaths and crocheted Santas. Decorate a Christmas tree the Swedish way, with frozen angels, knitted baubles and icing snowflakes. And share the festive cheer with perfect gifts like cookie jars and cute caramel crackers. ‘A Swedish Christmas’ is packed with wonderful festive projects using all kinds of materials and techniques. Each project comes with simple, easy-to-follow instructions and beautiful photographs. Buy this book on Bookshop.org
‘The Christmas Season: Created by Scandinavian Artists’ by Katrine Martensen-Larsen (Author), Sofia Normann (Illustrator), Mikkel Adsbøl (Illustrator)
A beautiful gift book dedicated to Scandinavian Christmas design.
A combination of stunning Nordic interiors, winter settings, Scandinavian Christmas traditions and DIY. Includes a selection of easy-to-make Christmas recipes. Christmas has become a gaudy holiday, wrapped in tinsel and bright flashing lights. This book reimagines the festive season as a time for tasteful restraint and creature comforts. Blending minimalism, clean lines and functionality with ‘hygge‘, a uniquely Danish concept of cosiness, Scandi interiors are some of the most sought-after and recognizable in the world. This book takes the core tenets of Scandinavian design and applies them to the festive season. Inspirational and poetic, this Nordic collection is sure to spark your imagination. Combining an exploration of traditional Scandinavian Christmas customs with clever DIY ideas and recipes for the whole family to enjoy, this book invites you to redesign Christmas within your own home. Buy this book on Bookshop.org
‘Scandinavian Gatherings: From Afternoon Fika to Christmas Eve Supper: 70 Simple Recipes for Year-Round Hygge’ by Melissa Bahen (Author)
Enjoy holidays the Scandinavian way with seasonal, family-friendly food and crafts! Whether you’re a fan of whimsical modern Scandinavian style or have Scandinavian heritage yourself, you’ll love this hygge handbook for creating cozy celebrations with family and friends. Organized around seasonal festivities including Lucia Day and Christmas Eve Dinner, as well as everyday gatherings like Afternoon Fika, this book includes simple recipes, handmade decorations, and tips for entertaining. Here, the creator of the popular website Lulu The Baker offers up traditional recipes using easy-to-find ingredients. Warm up your home with sweet treats such as Lucia Buns, Mom’s Maple Pecan Rings, and Hot Chocolate with Homemade Cardamom Marshmallows, as well as savory favorites such as Swedish Meatballs with Gravy and Poached Salmon with Dill Sauce. Bring home the flavors and traditions of Norway, Sweden, Denmark, and Finland-a region regularly reported as the happiest place on earth! A gorgeous coffee table book as well as a cookbook, it makes a wonderful gift.
Gatherings include:
Nordic Brunch
Woodland Tea Party
Midsummer Feast
Afternoon Fika
Summer Seafood Celebration
Heritage Dinner
Lucia Day
Christmas Cookie Exchange
Christmas Eve Supper
Birthday Treats
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‘Scandikitchen Christmas: Recipes and Traditions from Scandinavia’ by Bronte Aurell
Let Bronte Aurell of ‘The ScandiKitchen Café’ show you how to celebrate your Christmas Scandi-style by sharing her delicious recipes and family traditions with you. Anyone who has ever been in Scandinavia in December will know that Scandinavians really love Christmas. From huddling up in candlelit snowed-in cottages to consuming glögg at every opportunity, Christmas is peak-hygge season all over Norway, Sweden, and Denmark. Everything reverts back to tradition once Advent Sunday has come along. From saffron scented bakes to “gingerbread spice in everything!”, Christmas is the time to break the never-ending darkness with edible treats and joyful feelings. Scandinavians visit friends and families taking along something home baked to share. They have Jul-Smörgåsbord parties where old and young celebrate with a spread of traditional dishes and delicacies. Everything they do for Jul is centred around food, tradition, and home comforts. Join Bronte and feel the warmth, even when it’s cold outside! Buy this book on Bookshop.org
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