And it isn't just the winter time. My favorite Sven & Ole joke:
The boys were out on the lake fishing during a hot summer day and not having much luck. Finally Sven hooks an old lamp, pulls it in and decides to give it a rub. Sure enough, a Genie pops out. "You have only one wish I can grant," he announces.
It is hot, they are thirsty and Sven can think of only one thing. "I wish for this lake to be turned into ice cold beer."
"Done", says the Genie, and disappears back into the lamp.
Ole and Sven are delighted and drink their fill. Finally Ole exclaims "Sven, you are an idiot! Now, we either have to row into shore or pee in the boat!"
Great joke. I met my wife in Minnehoota and learned many Ole and Sven jokes there.
My fav:
Once Ole and Sven went to the big Fedjst to eat, drink, sing and dance.
They had a very good time and drank a lot.
Later Ole was looking for his wife, Lena, and was unable to find her anywhere.
Finally he went home and to his surprise he found Lena and Sven were in bed together!
Ole said: “Look at that Sven! He is so drunk, he thinks he is me!”