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January 16 marks the day that Sons of Norway was founded in 1895. On that day 130 years ago, eighteen individuals signed the charter that made this organization official.

The Christmas season is upon us! For many, this time of year is full of traditions. Some traditions may have been passed down to us, while others we create along the way. Those of us from Scandinavian heritage may share some of the same traditions.

A holiday tradition.

Most, if not all of you have seen – and hopefully purchased – this year’s Sons of Norway Christmas ornament. Continuing in the tradition that started in 2009, our annual ornament is designed by a talented rosemaler in the style of their artistic training. The ornament this year was painted by Karen Van Loan of Apple Valley, Minnesota. 

Bernt Balchen was born just outside of Kristiansand, Norway on October 23, 1899. He was known as a navigator, mechanical engineer, polar aviator and distinguished military leader in the course of his life.

If you said the word Hardanger to someone, they might follow up with the question, “Hardanger, what?” The word is associated with various things well-known and loved by Norwegians. One of its most well-known associations is with embroidery.

Over the last four years, there has been a major renovation and restoration underway at Astruptunet and its gardens.

The archeological community is abuzz after a significant find on the island of Leka, which is situated in the northern part of Trøndelag county in Norway.

This year marks an important historic milestone, as Norway celebrates the establishment of Christian law, or Kristenretten, in the country.

Reality television is a relatively new genre of programming that started in the 1990’s. The formula is typically similar, where a group of strangers share an experience, do challenges, and eventually get eliminated until just one winner is left standing with the prize. They have become quite popular over the years and often feature exotic locales and cultures.