Monthly Archives: December 2011

A given and a-giving – my Xmas list

That Christmas is a fab time of year, is for me, like for most, an irrefutable given. It´s up there jostling for pole position on the calendar along with two weeks in the sun in summer. Despite the best attempts … Continue reading

Posted in Culture, Eating out in Norway, English food, Expat, Norwegian culture, Social comment | Tagged , , , | 2 Comments

Ode to a julebord (Norwegian Xmas party)

Last night I survived the company bash, Lab coats and ID tags morphed into glam frocks and “stæsj” Men in suits, oh seasonal joy, And after a while, many not so coy The place was filled with festive cheer And, … Continue reading

Posted in Culture, Expat, Norwegian culture, Random, Social comment | Tagged , , , , | 2 Comments