Norse Legends

Yule at Home: Simple Home Rituals Rooted in the Old Religion

Yule at Home: Simple Home Rituals Rooted in the Old Religion

By The StormCrow Dec 18, 2025

Yule (Jól) in the Norse religious tradition was a midwinter observance focused on survival, ancestral duty, and maintaining order during the darkest part of the year. Common household practices included...

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Viking Winter: a test of survival

Viking Winter: a test of survival

By Daniel Frank Dec 5, 2025

Discover how the Vikings survived the brutal Scandinavian winters through ingenious architecture, layered wool clothing, expert food preservation, and strong community traditions. From insulated longhouses and smoked fish stores to...

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The Feast of Winter Nights: Vetrnætr

The Feast of Winter Nights: Vetrnætr

By The StormCrow Oct 23, 2025

When the golden fields of summer faded into frost, the Norse people gathers for Vetrnætr — the Feast of Winter Nights, a sacred celebration marking the turning of the year....

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Viking Diet: Food and Drink in the Viking Age

Viking Diet: Food and Drink in the Viking Age

By The StormCrow Aug 7, 2025

What the Vikings really ate: An in-depth look at the Viking diet exploring the everyday foods, drinks, and cooking methods of the Viking Age. How Norse people used grains, meat,...

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Viking Festivals: Celebrating the Seasons Like a Norseman

Viking Festivals: Celebrating the Seasons Like a Norseman

By The StormCrow Feb 20, 2025

The Norse and Viking festivals are more than just seasonal celebrations; they were profound expressions of spirituality, community and worldview. Rooted in nature and mythology, these traditions emphasize the cycles...

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