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Smørgåsbord origins from Sweden and goes back to 17th Century. "Smør" means "butter"; "gås" means "goos"; "bord" means "table." All together it means a buffet-style table with multiple hot and cold dishes of various foods. Was introduced to Americans at the New York World Fair in 1939. It's a traditional way of serving food throughout whole Scandinavia. In Danish they use the term "Det store kolde bord" [the great cold table], in Norway "koldtbord" The "smørgåsbord" is served throughout the whole year but 2 major events with rich traditions is arround Christmas and Easter.
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What is a large Scandinavian meal?
Can be a Smorgasbord.
How do you spell smorgasborg?
The correct spelling is "smorgasbord" (a wide variety, from the type of Scandinavian buffet, Smörgåsbord).
What language is smorgasbord in?
"Smorgasbord" is a Swedish word. It refers to a buffet-style meal that features a variety of different dishes.
What is the westernmost country on the Scandinavian Peninsula?
Norway is the most eastern country on the Scandinavian peninsula.
How do you use smorgasbord in a sentence?
Let's all go to the smorgasbord. Meet us at the smorgasbord. The smorgasbord has EVERYTHING!
Haile Selassie and Scandinavian country relationship?
Haile Selassie and Scandinavian country relationship?
What Scandinavian countries start with N?
Norway is a Scandinavian country.
What is a Scandinavian country that begins with the letter N?
A Scandinavian country that begins with the letter "N" would be Norway.
When You Speak icelandic Are You Also Speaking In Scandinavian?
There is no such thing as "speaking in Scandinavian"; however, Iceland is a scandinavian country.
Is Malta a Scandinavian country?
No.
What Scandinavian Country is Europe's top Oil Producer?
The Scandinavian Country,Norway is Europe's Top Oil Producer.
Name the largest of the four Scandinavian countries?
The largest of the four Scandinavian countries is Sweden, both in terms of land area and population.
