Monthly Archives: January 2022

More Nordic Designers to Know

In the January 2022 issue of Viking magazine, we featured five Nordic designers who are making strides in their field. Nordic design’s influence on the world is always growing, and more and more of its stars are continuing to rise. Here are three more Nordic designers whose reach is expanding across the globe.

By |January 25th, 2022|Categories: Blog|Comments Off on More Nordic Designers to Know

Lessons from Liv Arnesen

Have you read the January 2022 issue of Viking magazine? In it, we cover everything from top Nordic designers, the history of ski jumping and financial resolutions you can make in the new year. Our cover story highlights legendary Norwegian polar explorer Liv Arnesen.

By |January 18th, 2022|Categories: Blog|Comments Off on Lessons from Liv Arnesen

Ringing in the New Year in Norway

New Year’s Eve is a joyous celebration that is widely observed around the world. In America, the New Year is rung in by the big ball drop in Times Square, popped bottles of champagne, and a kiss with a significant other. Most people mark the occasion by spending it with their closest family and friends. The same can be said for Norway.

By |January 14th, 2022|Categories: Blog|Comments Off on Ringing in the New Year in Norway

Olympic Hopefuls

By early January 2022, over half of Norway’s delegation of winter athletes were selected for the trip to Beijing in February 2022. More were added to the throng January 18th, including those competing at the Paralympics Games in March.

By |January 14th, 2022|Categories: Blog|Comments Off on Olympic Hopefuls

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!

By |January 13th, 2022|Categories: Blog|Comments Off on Fyrstekake

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.

By |January 7th, 2022|Categories: Blog|Comments Off on Behind the Scenes with Viking

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 [...]

By |January 6th, 2022|Categories: 2021, Resource Blog|Comments Off on Lodge Anniversaries

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 [...]

By |January 6th, 2022|Categories: 2021, Resource Blog|Comments Off on Celebrate Lodge Achievement in 2021

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 [...]

By |January 6th, 2022|Categories: 2021, Resource Blog|Comments Off on Updating Officer Rosters for 2022
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