https://padlet.com/1531547/tju603fr3g1b Mickaella Flores, Nora Collinsworth, and Isabel Le en-us 2018-02-06 13:05:29 UTC 2018-02-06 21:18:31 UTC hello@padlet.com 1515224 https://padlet.com/1531547/tju603fr3g1b/wish/228559619 Norway has a lot of instruments that show their culturalidentity. These instruments include the nyckelharpa and the hardanger fiddle.  The nyckelharpa and the hardanger fiddle are very similar to the violin.]]> 2018-02-06 13:09:50 UTC https://padlet.com/1531547/tju603fr3g1b/wish/228559619 1515224 https://padlet.com/1531547/tju603fr3g1b/wish/228559715 Whether they are as small as squirrels, or as large as bears, the animals in Norway are truly spectacular! Common animals you might stumble upon are bears, elks, lynxes, deer, wolves, foxes, and many more. ]]> 2018-02-06 13:10:01 UTC https://padlet.com/1531547/tju603fr3g1b/wish/228559715 1515224 https://padlet.com/1531547/tju603fr3g1b/wish/228559802 Did you know that Norwegians celebrate many of the same holidays as we do? Easter, New Years,  and Christmas are some of the special days we have in common, but they also celebrate unique holidays. For example, every year, Norwegians celebrate Constitution day, or the day they became a country. ]]> 2018-02-06 13:10:14 UTC https://padlet.com/1531547/tju603fr3g1b/wish/228559802 1500174 https://padlet.com/1531547/tju603fr3g1b/wish/228559832 Just like in Virginia, Norway has four completely different types of weather for the four seasons. Whether it is a hot summer or a frozen winter, Norway is one of the most beautiful countries you can find. ]]> 2018-02-06 13:10:18 UTC https://padlet.com/1531547/tju603fr3g1b/wish/228559832 1515224 https://padlet.com/1531547/tju603fr3g1b/wish/228559890 Like many other cultures, games are very important to the Norwegian people. Norwegian Bingo, Hnefatafl, and Kübb are some of the most popular games played by the children of Norway. ]]> 2018-02-06 13:10:26 UTC https://padlet.com/1531547/tju603fr3g1b/wish/228559890 1515224 https://padlet.com/1531547/tju603fr3g1b/wish/228560038 A bunad is a traditional Norwegian outfit worn by both men and women. They wear this outfit for celebrations, special occasions, and frequently during the wedding season.]]> 2018-02-06 13:10:42 UTC https://padlet.com/1531547/tju603fr3g1b/wish/228560038 1515224 https://padlet.com/1531547/tju603fr3g1b/wish/228560166 Seafood is extremely popular in a Norwegian's diet. Norway is also well known for their traditional seafood dishes like fish soup, smoked salmon, and pickled herring. ]]> 2018-02-06 13:10:52 UTC https://padlet.com/1531547/tju603fr3g1b/wish/228560166 1515224 https://padlet.com/1531547/tju603fr3g1b/wish/228560257 The primary religion in Norway is Evangelical Lutheran. Even though Lutheran may be the primary religion, many other religions such as Islam and Buddhism have a large community in Norway. Since there is religious freedom, you can find almost all religions in Norway.]]> 2018-02-06 13:11:04 UTC https://padlet.com/1531547/tju603fr3g1b/wish/228560257 1515224 https://padlet.com/1531547/tju603fr3g1b/wish/228560394 The official and primary language that is spoken in Norway is Norwegian, which is a north Germanic language that is related to Danish and Swedish. There are two written forms of Norwegian, which are Bokmål and Nynorsk.  ]]> 2018-02-06 13:11:20 UTC https://padlet.com/1531547/tju603fr3g1b/wish/228560394 1515224 https://padlet.com/1531547/tju603fr3g1b/wish/228560481 The Norwegian flag is known to be the "mother of all flags." This is not because the flag is significantly big or unique in any way, but because it has other flags' designs incorporated inside it. It was adopted on July 17, 1821.]]> 2018-02-06 13:11:30 UTC https://padlet.com/1531547/tju603fr3g1b/wish/228560481 1515224 https://padlet.com/1531547/tju603fr3g1b/wish/228560540 Oslo is both the capital and largest city in Norway. It's the center for Norwegian trade, banking, industry, and shipping.]]> 2018-02-06 13:11:38 UTC https://padlet.com/1531547/tju603fr3g1b/wish/228560540 1515224 https://padlet.com/1531547/tju603fr3g1b/wish/228560604 Norway is located in the northern part of Europe. It is surrounded by the Norwegian sea. It is also covered in many mountains, rivers, and glaciers]]> 2018-02-06 13:11:45 UTC https://padlet.com/1531547/tju603fr3g1b/wish/228560604