This November, millions of families will visit an Arctic fairytale land when Disney’s “Frozen 2” opens in movie theaters across the United States. With its snow-covered mountains, fjords, trolls and reindeer, the movie will surely remind many Norwegian-Americans of their ancestral homeland.
Come wearing your favorite Nordic sweater and witness history being made at the 35th annual Nordic American Thanksgiving Breakfast—a beloved holiday celebration of thankfulness, community and giving. Join our record-setting efforts on Tuesday, November 26, 2019 at the DoubleTree by Hilton, located at 7800 Normandale Boulevard, Bloomington, Minn. Doors open at 6:30 a.m.; the program begins at 7 a.m. This year’s event [...]
Are you looking for some new books to read this fall and winter? Check out the November issue of Viking magazine, which features 15 books by Scandinavian authors to cozy up with this season. Here are three more recommendations.
Purchase your tickets to the 35th annual Nordic American Thanksgiving Breakfast before it’s too late! Ticket sales end Wednesday, November 13.
Do you know what dog breeds are most popular in Norway? Check out page 9 in the October issue of Viking magazine. Read on for more about Norway’s native dog breeds.
Fraternal Director Linda Pederson recently left Sons of Norway to move back to her hometown, Ålesund. Here’s a look back at her time with Sons of Norway, and what she’s up to now. How many years did you work with Sons of Norway and in which roles?
As part of the celebration for our upcoming 125th Anniversary in 2020, Sons of Norway has commissioned a musical work from renowned Norwegian composer Kim Andre Arneson. Just in time for Christmas, this new work will have its world premiere in a series...
Most people approaching retirement know that delaying Social Security can maximize their retirement income by increasing the size of their payments. Up to a point, the longer you wait the more money you get.
When I was growing up, Norway wasn’t the rich, oil-producing, technologically advanced country that you see today. The last import restrictions on cars weren’t lifted until 1960. Telephone coverage was spotty: If you wanted a phone in your house, you might have to wait up to two years for a technician to come install one.
In honor of Leif Erikson Day on Oct. 9, the October issue of Viking includes an article highlighting must-know facts about the Vikings. These Scandinavian explorers, traders, farmers and warriors settled across Europe and North America during the Viking Age. They conquered new lands and created a well-ordered society rich in culture and art. Here are five more facts to know about the Vikings.
