jvelo_WP

About Jana Velo

This author has not yet filled in any details.
So far Jana Velo has created 100 blog entries.

Writing Atlantic Crossing

A conversation with screenwriter Linda May Kallestein A new historical dramatization, Atlantic Crossing, recently debuted on PBS Masterpiece. The epic Norwegian-American production finds Crown Princess Märtha and her three children fleeing Norway to find political refuge in the White House. Märtha forges a close friendship with Franklin Delano Roosevelt and helps steer Norway’s destiny. Photo Credit: www.pbs.org Series co-screenwriter Linda May [...]

By |April 28th, 2021|Categories: Blog|Comments Off on Writing Atlantic Crossing

Coming Home to the Fjords

The January 2021 edition of Viking featured member David Ellingson’s kayak adventures through the fjords of Norway. The self-described “water spirit” tackled epic mileage while receiving help from “fjord angels,” communing with the spirits of his ancestors, and learning some life lessons along the way.

By |January 28th, 2021|Categories: Blog|Tags: , |Comments Off on Coming Home to the Fjords

February = 14 days of friluftsliv

As a fervent hiker, Henrik Ibsen gave name to a concept already deeply rooted in the Norwegian psyche: friluftsliv (free-loofts-leave). Roughly translated as “life in the free air,” the idea is to immerse yourself in nature, resulting in benefits to mind, body and spirit.

By |January 14th, 2021|Categories: Blog|Tags: , , |Comments Off on February = 14 days of friluftsliv

Norsk winterwear—more than just warm

Norwegian wool sweaters are something we associate with tradition, cozy warmth and, if we’re lucky, the people who knitted them. But did you know that they were made to protect us not only from cold, but also to ward off malicious spirits?

By |December 11th, 2020|Categories: Blog|Tags: |Comments Off on Norsk winterwear—more than just warm

For the birds, and good fortune

The tradition of putting up a julenek (Christmas sheaf) at Christmastime goes back a few centuries. It was supposed to be a large cut of a farmer’s best grain, and the last thing to be harvested in the autumn.

By |December 10th, 2020|Categories: Blog|Tags: , |Comments Off on For the birds, and good fortune

Princess Märtha risks it all to defend Norway in new drama

Norway’s royal family thought that neutrality would protect their nation from hostile takeover, but they were caught unawares when the Germans invaded in 1940. A new historical dramatization, Atlantic Crossing, recently debuted on NRK, Norway’s National Broadcasting Corporation.

By |November 16th, 2020|Categories: Blog|Comments Off on Princess Märtha risks it all to defend Norway in new drama

Norway’s popular dog breeds reflect human lifestyles

In Norway, there are around 200 dog breeds of all sizes and temperaments. Each year, the Norwegian Kennel Club releases a list of the country’s most popular dog breeds. A look at this list reveals a bit about what Norwegians look for in a pet.

By |October 14th, 2020|Categories: Blog|Comments Off on Norway’s popular dog breeds reflect human lifestyles

Norwegian companies pay employees to bike to work

With Norwegian society gradually re-opening since May, many offices are open for business again. To ensure that public transportation in Oslo can allow for proper distancing, authorities have asked residents to work from home, and to only use buses, trains and trams for essential travel.

By |September 10th, 2020|Categories: Blog|Tags: |Comments Off on Norwegian companies pay employees to bike to work
Go to Top