PÅSKEKRIM,EASTER MYSTERIES

Påskekrim is an entertaining Norwegian Easter tradition that even to Norwegians is a bit of a "mystery". Along with the daffodils and chocolate,the grocery stores put up their Påskekrim displays. Påskekrim is the term to describe "crime and mystery books published for the Easter holidays". I asked several Norwegians why mystery books are so popular here at Eastertime and they all said they weren't sure but that maybe it was started as an advertising gimmick back in the 1920's. I'm a big fan of mystery books so this tradition is very popular with me. Also, since the books are in Norwegian it helps me with learning the language. This year,instead of buying mystery books written by English speaking writers translated into Norwegian, I am trying something different. I bought a book of short mysteries written by Norwegian authors. In doing this I get to see how Norwegian is written by native speakers. I also get to sample a lot of different Norwegian authors. Now I just need to buy some more chocolate to munch while I'm reading.

 

 

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SPRING,VÅREN

My garden is waking up.

Hagen min er å våkne opp.

 

 

 

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QUICK LUNC,KVIKK LUNSJ

Easter is not too far off. How do I know? Well, besides the crazy weather, snowdrop flowers popping up out of the ground everywhere, and daffodils for sale in every store......

Påsken er nesten her. Hvordan kan jeg vite? Vel, været, foruten Snøklokke blomster dukker opp av jorden overalt, og påskeliljer for salg i hver buttik.......

The kvikk lunsj bars go on sale.

Kvikk Lunsj går på salg.

Yes it looks like a Kit Kat Bar. Tastes like one too. But do not try and tell a Norwegian that. They are very loyal to their brand. And I'll show you why.

Ja, det ser ut som en KitKat bar. Smaker som også. Men ikke prøv og fortelle en norsk at. De er svært lojale til deres merkevare. Og jeg vil vise deg hvorfor.

 

That small little rectangle at the bottom with the map of Norway. The red rectangle that points to a certain area of Norway has hiking tips for that area printed on the inside of the wrapper. Different bars have different areas marked so you can find a bar with the area you will be hiking in. I think there are fourteen different versions. They are called Sunday Hiking Tips. Norwegians indulge in the healthy habit of taking the family for a walk or hike on Sundays and during the Easter holidays. When they take a break they like to share a Kvikk Lunsj. This is just another reason why I love and admire Norwegians. They do a lot of things outdoors with the family and they have sweet customs.

 

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