Sons of Norway Blog

The mission of Sons of Norway is to promote and to preserve the heritage and culture of Norway, to celebrate our relationship with other Nordic countries, and provide quality insurance and financial products to our members.

Vigeland’s Legacy

Norway’s most famous sculptor, Gustav Vigeland was born as Adolf Gustav Thorsen in 1869 on the outskirts of Mandal, in southern Norway. With other craftsmen in the family, Gustav followed in his cabinetmaker father’s footsteps, developing his talent at an early age in the wood workshop.

March 18th, 2024|Blog|

Bodo 2024

After being named a 2024 European Capital of Culture, the town in Northern Norway will host over 1,000 cultural events this year.

March 18th, 2024|Blog|

Bound to Help, On Land and Sea

You may have heard of the parable of the Good Samaritan, a person who helps a stranger in trouble, expecting nothing in return. With the cold winters and many remote areas in Norway, getting assistance quickly can be a matter of life or death.

February 15th, 2024|Blog|

Pizza in Norway

Scandinavian countries are known for many things, but pizza isn’t typically one of them. Traveling to Norway, one would expect things like potatoes (and all the dishes made from them), fish, and gjetost. But in Norway, as with the rest of the world, pizza has become a popular staple that can take on local flavors.

February 15th, 2024|Blog|

Birken Ski Festival – A Tribute to History

March 16, 2024 will be an eventful day in the Norwegian mountains as it marks the annual Birken ski festival – also known as the Birkebeinerrennet. Athletes from all over the world travel to Norway to participate in the various cross country ski races.

February 15th, 2024|Blog|

Melodic Competition

Have you been sensing a certain sparkle in the air lately? It‘s probably reverberations of a special season in the Norwegian music industry. Melodi Grand Prix (MGP), the Norwegian run up to the Eurovision Song Contest (ESC) kicks off each January with much glitter, theatrical smoke and fanfare.

January 16th, 2024|Blog|

Brennsnut

The aurora borealis, also known as the Northern Lights, is a natural phenomenon that many wish to see in their lifetime.

January 14th, 2024|Blog|

Award-Winning Cheese

When one thinks of Norway’s staple foods, fish, lamb, and potatoes often come to mind. However, in recent years, another food item is capturing the hearts of many: cheese!

December 19th, 2023|Blog|

Lindesnes Fyr

There are a total of 212 lighthouses that dot the approximate 62,706 miles of Norway’s majestic coastline. The first and oldest of those lighthouses was erected in 1656 at Lindesnes, which sits at the southern tip of Norway, in Agder county.

December 19th, 2023|Blog|

Risalamande

Serve this delicious dessert on Christmas Eve and whoever finds the almond should receive a small prize.

December 18th, 2023|Blog|
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