Sons of Norway Blog

Like the layers of a celebratory bløtkake at Syttende Mai, the name Sons of Norway is multi-tiered and laden with rich bits of history. Let’s break down the ingredients of how our name came to be.

Fraternal Manager Jana Velo has been a member of Sons of Norway since she was in the single digits. Since 2014, Jana has served in various cultural roles in the Fraternal department and is the Content Editor for Viking magazine, E-Post and Newsletter Service.

Sitting next to lake Randsfjorden, an hour's drive from Oslo, a hidden gem can be found. This Norwegian secret is known as Hadeland Glassverk (Hadeland Glassworks).

Celebrate Syttende Mai with this aquavit spritzer with a fresh citrusy twist! Skål!

The grass is turning greener, flowers are blooming, birds are chirping, and temperatures are rising. Spring is in full swing! And with that, people are ready to emerge from winter’s cold and darkness to take advantage of the beautiful outdoors.  

Hornelen mountain is located in western Norway, on the island of Bremangerlandet. Situated in the Nordfjord region of the country, the cliff is said to be the highest in all of Europe at 2,820 feet. Aside from the marked trail that is available for hikers to use that takes about 4 hours to complete, there is another option for those that are a bit more adventurous.

This recipe is a classic Norwegian dish; a slowly roasted leg of lamb served with creamed and gratinated potatoes and vegetables. 

Spring cleaning your finances is a great way to refresh your financial situation and set yourself up for success. Yes, it is that time of year when we clean up our home and important review of all that makes us us.

History is being made in space exploration. Last year it was announced that a four-person crew will conduct a spaceflight orbiting the Earth’s two poles for the first time. None of the crew has ever been in space before, although each brings a unique skill set to the team.

The story of the presidents is the story of North American immigration itself and the transformation from newcomers to homegrown citizens. Many of our first officers worked at any job they could find, to establish a foothold in their new country. Some attended college, but many sacrificed their own advancement to launch the next generation into higher education and advanced professions.

Each year, the European Broadcasting Union organizes a song competition known as Eurovision, where participating countries get to submit an original song to be performed live and broadcasted. The countries then get to vote to determine the winner of the competition.

Spring is upon us! Try this delicious salad with spring produce to welcome your tastebuds into a new season.

King Harald and Queen Sonja have reigned in Norway since 1991. They enjoy a high approval rating with the citizens of Norway, but when they first met, their relationship was highly controversial.

As the rest of us were just getting started on our new year’s resolutions, on January 25, a young Norwegian was already checking a major one off her list. Karen Kyllesø set a new record as the youngest solo skier of all time to reach the South Pole.

Norway has produced a number of great writers. Some have even been awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature, an honor that has been handed out since 1901. The most recent recipient of the award is Jon Fosse, who received the honor in 2023.