How to Identify Real Baltic Amber: A Friendly Guide
Why Identifying Real Baltic Amber Matters Baltic amber has been cherished for centuries, admired not only for its beauty but also for its...
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Nord Haus
May 232 min read
Discover Novuss: Elevate Your Game Nights with Nord Haus Shop
We are thrilled to feature Novuss, a captivating game of skill and strategy from the rich cultures of Estonia and Latvia, at Nord Haus...
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May 153 min read
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, 20232 min read
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, 20232 min read
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, 20232 min read
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, 20222 min read
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, 20224 min read
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, 20212 min read
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, 20212 min read
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, 20213 min read
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 27, 20212 min read
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, 20201 min read
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, 20202 min read
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, 20203 min read
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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