by Santaelf | Nov 6, 2021 | International Christmas, Uncategorized
In Australia, Christmas is well known (and yes we’re slightly biased about that at Love Santa!) but there are other significant events and traditions in December. One such celebration is Hanukah. Hanukah Also spelt Chanukah, Hanukah means dedication. It is a...
by Santaelf | Nov 6, 2020 | Christmas cooking, International Christmas
A friend gave me this recipe a few years ago and I have finally tried making some of these biscuits a few times this year. Pepparkakor are a Swedish Christmas biscuit that somewhat resembles gingerbread – Kakor is equivalent to biscuit or cookie in Swedish....
by Santaelf | Nov 16, 2018 | Christmas Memories, Christmas today, International Christmas
After reading about Doctor Proctor, Nilly, Lisa and Santa, I looked into some Norwegian Christmas traditions. Christmas obviously has similarities and connections, but the celebrations in Australia and Norway are unsurprisingly different. Christmas in Norway Being in...
by Santaelf | Dec 30, 2007 | Christmas cooking, International Christmas, Santa's snacks
Along with Æbleskiver, the Danes usually drink Gløgg (which is very much like the mulled wine I’ve had on skiing trips.) Not sure if you could keep it hot enough for Santa, but I’m sure he’d enjoy it! Personally, I think this suits a Christmas in...
