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- May 15
- 3 min
SEPTIŅDIENU ring (the seven day ring)
The SEPTIŅDIENU (7 day ) ring is one of the most recognized symbols of someone having ties with the Baltic States especially Latvia. A...
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Nord Haus
- Nov 8, 2023
- 2 min
Discover the Latvian traditions of MĀRTIŅDIENA - St. Martin's Day
What is Mārtiņdiena? How is it celebrated in Latvia? What are some traditions associated with Mārtiņdiena? Why are masks important?
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Nord Haus
- Nov 2, 2023
- 2 min
JANI and MIDSUMMER SOLISTICE
In Latvia, the midsummer festival is called Jāņi (yaaanyi), but can also be referred to as the Līgo Festival (Liigo sveetki). Occurring...
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Nord Haus
- Jan 19, 2023
- 2 min
LATVIAN SYMBOLS
Read about the meaning behind Latvian and Baltic folk symbols, and their place in everyday life.
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Nord Haus
- Aug 18, 2022
- 2 min
Nord Haus visits CWA NSW
Read about Nord Haus' vist to the Country Womens Association NSW International Seminar in Dubbo on 6 August 2022
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Nord Haus
- May 11, 2022
- 4 min
RYE BREAD - A BALTIC STAPLE
Rye bread is a revered basic staple in the Baltic Republics. Enter a bakery or supermarket and you are met with an almost overwhelming...
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Nord Haus
- Nov 21, 2021
- 2 min
The Perfect Cookie
How to bake the perfect cookie. Try a Latvian shortbread stye sugar cookie or a Swedish rye cookie utilising our beautiful cookie cutters
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Nord Haus
- Oct 29, 2021
- 2 min
Podusēta - Handmade Rustic Charm
Introducing Podusēta from Latvia's Rēzekne region. Each piece is individually handcrafted and finished.
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Nord Haus
- Jun 12, 2021
- 3 min
JANU Siers - A Midsummer Staple
A recipe or Jāņu Siers, the traditional caraway seed fresh cheese eaten during Latvian Midsummer Celebrations (Jāņi, or Ligo Svetki)
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Nord Haus
- Jan 26, 2021
- 2 min
PLUKT TEA - A Family's Story
Introducing Mara and Liga Lieplapa, the Mother Daughter team that is Latvia's PLUKT Tea. Driven by their passion for nature, these women...
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Nord Haus
- Jul 24, 2020
- 1 min
NAMEJS - the legendary Latvian Ring
Latvians all over the world recognise each other with this distinctive ring. The ancient folk legend is that during the 13th Century ...
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Nord Haus
- May 26, 2020
- 2 min
Vaidava Ceramics - Made by Hand
Vaidava's ceramics are all crafted from start to finish by hand, on site in their workshop in Latvia.
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Nord Haus
- Apr 1, 2020
- 3 min
Traditional Latvian Easter Egg Colouring.
Looking for a healthy and eco friendly activity at Easter? Have you tried colouring eggs with onion skins? The nature loving Baltic...
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