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Mårten Gås and Mortensaften: How Sweden and Denmark Celebrate St Martin’s Eve with Goose, Duck and Black Soup

On 10 November, southern Sweden eats roast goose and black soup for Mårten Gås, while Denmark roasts duck for Mortensaften. Here is the story of St Martin's Eve, what goes on the table and how to celebrate it.

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Mårten Gås and Mortensaften: How Sweden and Denmark Celebrate St Martin’s Eve with Goose, Duck and Black Soup

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Mårten Gås and Mortensaften: How Sweden and Denmark Celebrate St Martin’s Eve with Goose, Duck and Black Soup

Julbock: The Swedish Yule Goat, from Straw Ornament to the Gävle Goat

Mykines: Visiting the Faroe Islands’ Puffin Island, Its Lighthouse Walk and How to Get There

Mårten Gås and Mortensaften: How Sweden and Denmark Celebrate St Martin’s Eve with Goose, Duck and Black Soup

Julbock: The Swedish Yule Goat, from Straw Ornament to the Gävle Goat

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Mårten Gås and Mortensaften: How Sweden and Denmark Celebrate St Martin’s Eve with Goose, Duck and Black Soup

Mårten Gås and Mortensaften: How Sweden and Denmark Celebrate St Martin’s Eve with Goose, Duck and Black Soup

Julbock: The Swedish Yule Goat, from Straw Ornament to the Gävle Goat

Mykines: Visiting the Faroe Islands’ Puffin Island, Its Lighthouse Walk and How to Get There

17 May: How Norway Celebrates Constitution Day with Bunad, Flags and Children’s Parades

Røros, Norway: A Guide to the UNESCO Copper-Mining Town, Its Winter Market and How to Visit

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VEJRHØJ Watches – wood, steel & Nordic minimalism

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Mårten Gås and Mortensaften: How Sweden and Denmark Celebrate St Martin’s Eve with Goose, Duck and Black Soup

Julbock: The Swedish Yule Goat, from Straw Ornament to the Gävle Goat

Mykines: Visiting the Faroe Islands’ Puffin Island, Its Lighthouse Walk and How to Get There

17 May: How Norway Celebrates Constitution Day with Bunad, Flags and Children’s Parades

Røros, Norway: A Guide to the UNESCO Copper-Mining Town, Its Winter Market and How to Visit

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