Monthly Archives: November 2018

It’s Cookie Time!

Christmas is right around the corner. It’s time to make some sweet memories in the kitchen. Here’s a roundup of some of Viking magazine’s favorite holiday cookie recipes. Gingerbread Cookies Check out this recipe from Beatrice Ojakangas that was featured in Viking’s December 2014 issue. She also shares her Cranberry-Orange Cookie recipe. Gingerbread Sticks If you don’t want to use cookie cutters but still want that wonderful [...]

By |November 30th, 2018|Categories: Blog|Comments Off on It’s Cookie Time!

Nordic Community Embraces its Heritage, Gives Thanks, Gives to Others

The 34th Annual Nordic American Thanksgiving Breakfast was a wonderful success. In fact, nearly 900 attended the event, and funds raised for the event’s charities, Second Harvest Heartland and the Minnesota Military Family Foundation, currently total more than $ 22,000. Thanks to the generosity of attendees, patrons and sponsors, these outstanding organizations will have more resources to help sustain their programs and [...]

By |November 29th, 2018|Categories: Blog, Not For Home Page|Comments Off on Nordic Community Embraces its Heritage, Gives Thanks, Gives to Others

Great Norwegian Adventure to Cast its 10th Season

The world’s nicest reality show, Alt for Norge—known in English as The Great Norway Adventure—is about to cast its 10th season.  In this heritage-based reality show, a dozen Norwegian-Americans fly to their ancestral homeland to compete in a variety of culture-related challenges. The challenges range from culinary feats such as eating sea urchin, to the adventurous challenge of spending a proper [...]

By |November 16th, 2018|Categories: Blog, Not For Home Page|Comments Off on Great Norwegian Adventure to Cast its 10th Season

Meet Bård Ludvig Thorheim

In the November issue of Viking magazine, we highlight Norwegian Political Adviser Bård Ludvig Thorheim. Throughout his career, he’s held positions with the Norwegian Embassy in Sri Lanka, Washington D.C. and Norway. Currently, he’s the political adviser to Norway’s Minister of Foreign Affairs Ine Eriksen Søreide. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs office works to promote Norway’s interest internationally and safeguard the [...]

By |November 15th, 2018|Categories: Blog, Not For Home Page|Comments Off on Meet Bård Ludvig Thorheim

Take a Yuletide Trip Through Time

If you are traveling to Norway for the upcoming holidays and have time to squeeze in one more activity, it’s a perfect time to visit the Norsk Folkemuseum, located in the heart of Oslo. Prepare to embrace the holiday spirit and be dazzled by “A Christmas Tale,” an exhibition about past and present yuletide traditions. You’ll see displays of customs from [...]

By |November 13th, 2018|Categories: Blog, Not For Home Page|Comments Off on Take a Yuletide Trip Through Time

Outstanding Line-up for the 2018 Nordic American Thanksgiving Breakfast

Last year’s event sold out, so purchase your tickets to the 34th annual Nordic American Thanksgiving Breakfast before it’s too late! Ticket sales end Wednesday, November 14. In one setting, you’ll hear thoughtful messages on the topics of freedom, faith, family and friends from the Ambassador of Iceland to the U.S.A. Geir H. Haarde; Executive Director to the Minnesota Trade Office [...]

By |November 8th, 2018|Categories: Blog, Not For Home Page|Comments Off on Outstanding Line-up for the 2018 Nordic American Thanksgiving Breakfast

Viking Magazine Earns Top Awards

Viking magazine had an impressive showing at the 2018 MMPA (Minnesota Magazine & Publishing Association) Awards last week. Viking took home six awards for editorial and design in the Association category. In addition to the awards for design and editorial coverage, Viking also received three honorable mentions at the 2018 Folio Awards, which are national awards. Viking magazine won the following [...]

By |November 6th, 2018|Categories: Blog|Comments Off on Viking Magazine Earns Top Awards

Gift Guide

Christmas is right around the corner! In the November issue of Viking, we’ve rounded up some Nordic-inspired gifts. Here are a few more editor’s picks. This adorable Reindeer Wool Ornament will look great hanging on your tree. $12, scandinavianshoppe.com  Children and adults alike will have fun with this Carl Larsson Coloring Book, which contains 22 reproduced coloring pages of the artist’s [...]

By |November 1st, 2018|Categories: Blog, Not For Home Page|Comments Off on Gift Guide
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