A Peek into Norwegian Life, Language and Culture
There are many Norwegian shows worth watching, for the sake of good entertainment. While you enjoy the titles, you can also learn quite a bit about Norwegian social values, language and culture.
Fyrstekake
This Norwegian cardamom-almond tart’s name translates to ‘Prince’s Cake’ in English. It’s a classic dessert to enjoy with coffee on a cold winter’s day!
Behind the Scenes with Viking
Have you ever wanted to know what goes into a Viking magazine photo shoot? Here’s your chance! The Viking team photographed the December cover story in late September 2021. But planning for it started months in advance. Read on for a look into the process.
Lodge Anniversaries
5-220 Trygvasson Osseo, WI 1/4/1922 100 Years 1-517 Syttende Mai Minneapolis, MN 5/17/1972 50 Years 1-519 Storting Austin, MN 5/24/1972 50 Years 3-232 Dovre Providence, RI 5/27/1922 100 Years 6-161 Centennial Vacaville, CA 5/29/1971 50 Years 5-642 Ostestaden Monroe, WI 6/14/1997 25 Years 3-522 Hampton Roads Norfolk, VA 7/1/1972 50 Years 5-525 Cleng Peerson Ottawa, IL 10/28/1972 50 Years 8-022 Dalbuen Hauge [...]
Celebrate Lodge Achievement in 2021
Share your lodge’s resilience, triumphs and innovations throughout another difficult year. The Lodge Achievement forms can be downloaded or completed online by logging in to www.sofn.com, and accessing the forms section: Lodge Forms | Sons of Norway They are typically completed by the lodge Secretary with the help of other board members, along with the Family Lodge of the Year and [...]
Updating Officer Rosters for 2022
Thanks to all our lodges who have updated their officer rosters! Lodges that did not report before the 12/31/2021 deadline may have inaccurate information published online and in their District Lodge Directories. If you missed the deadline, please update your roster online before the end of January by logging in to www.sofn.com. Be sure you have the member numbers of anyone [...]
Julebukking: December’s Trick or Treating
Although Halloween has come and gone, there is still time to participate in the Scandinavian Christmas version of trick-or-treating known as julebukking. Julebukk translates to “Yule goat” and was brought to the United States by Norwegian and German immigrants.
Innovative Cookie Baking
Have you ever made a batch of rolled cookies, and wished you could avoid the waste or extra work created by using dough from the spaces between cookie cut-outs? Martin Lersch, a scientist living in Norway, considered the possibilities. Lersch decided to come up with a new way to make rolled cookies. He designed a cookie cutter to create a tessellated sheet of dough, meaning there is no space between each shape.
Norwegian Tabby Takes the World by Storm
Meet Jesperpus (“yes-per-poose”), Norway’s famous adventure cat! This large, fluffy tabby bunks with his human family in the municipality of Løten, in Innlandet county in eastern Norway. He spends his days riding on one of his many horse friends, or out on the hunt with his younger cat brother, Kasper. He also loves to hike in the mountains and go swimming. However, his primary passion is snørekjøring.
Pepperkaker – Norwegian Gingerbread Cookies
Norwegian Gingerbread Cookies are spiced, snappy cookies that make your house smell divine when they bake. They are perfect for kids and adults to decorate, and you can shape them into whatever you please!