Sneak Peek of a Norwegian Christmas ...


Hi, everyone! It's Bibi here to blatantly promote my own blog ;)

If you think we have polar bears roaming the streets here in Norway, think again ... ;) This post and my card shows you what a typical Norwegian Christmas looks like (not!).



Thanks for looking!
Want to follow my blog while you're at it? I'd love that! (<--- shameless hint)



 Love,
Bibi
♥



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