Celebrating Midsummer in Latvia
Have you ever experienced the magic of the shortest night of the year? Some of my warmest memories are of celebrating midsummer in…
Štovēti kāposti – Latvian Christmas Sauerkraut Recipe
A Latvian Christmas would be incomplete without the smell and the taste of štovēti kāposti. Usually served alongside boiled potatoes and pork roast, this…
Birch Sap: the Springtime Superdrink
In Latvia, where I come from, foraging is a national sport. In summer we flock to meadows and forests to pick blueberries and…
Brilliant Latvian Women You’ve Probably Never Heard About
Do you know any famous Latvians? Are any of them female? Chances are that, unless you come from Latvia or have ties to…
Celebrating Name Days in Latvia
Do you celebrate name days? Chances are, your answer is either an enthusiastic ‘yes!’ or a slightly confused ‘err, what?’ In honor of…
5 Reasons Why I Make a Terrible Latvian Mother
Parenting outside the culture where you yourself were born and raised can be a tricky thing. I certainly do some things differently than…
Winter Solstice Traditions in Latvia
For millions of people around the world, Christmas is closely tied to Christian beliefs, after all, it is a celebration commemorating the birth of…
Kanēļmaizītes – a Latvian Christmas Treat
The English-speakers know them as cinnamon rolls and love to top them with icing. The Swedes call them kanelbulle and have set aside a day…
10 Fun Facts about Latvia for Kids
How much do you know about Latvia, the small country by the Baltic Sea? Learn about this fascinating little country through these 10…
