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    Lucia Day At Home 2021
    • Dec 8, 2021

    Lucia Day At Home 2021

    Celebrate Santa Lucia Day at home this year with a Lucia Day video starring Nordic Northwest’s official Oregon Lucia Court and more!
    Sámi Dreams Virtual Exhibit
    • Aug 10, 2021

    Sámi Dreams Virtual Exhibit

    About the Exhibit: In just a few decades, the Sámi, Northern Europe's only indigenous people, have leapt from second-class status with...
    Happy Father's Day!
    • Jun 15, 2021

    Happy Father's Day!

    Happy Father's Day! This week, we are celebrating paternal bonds and being a dad with this special blog post!
    Oregon Midsummer Festival 2021
    • Jun 12, 2021

    Oregon Midsummer Festival 2021

    Welcome to the celebration of Oregon Midsummer Festival!
    Barrel Scavenger Hunt
    • Feb 10, 2021

    Barrel Scavenger Hunt

    Now through February 21, our resident trolls have hidden mini barrels along the trails. Bring your family and try to find one!
    Make your own Fastelavn mask!
    • Feb 6, 2021

    Make your own Fastelavn mask!

    Costumes are part of the fun! Vikings are always a favorite at NNW, but we've seen some gnomes, fairies and winning soccer teams!  Masks can
    Fastelavnsboller- (The kid friendly edition)
    • Feb 6, 2021

    Fastelavnsboller- (The kid friendly edition)

    Sweet, delicious, and historic, there's no better treat for the season. Make your own here.
    Make your own Fastelavn barrel!
    • Feb 6, 2021

    Make your own Fastelavn barrel!

    This Barrel is made out of wood, filled with candy and decorated with a black cat. Find out how to make your own mini barrel here..
    History of Fastelavn
    • Feb 6, 2021

    History of Fastelavn

    What is Fastelavn? Why and how is it celebrated? Learn more here.
    Make your own Fastelavn decor!
    • Feb 6, 2021

    Make your own Fastelavn decor!

    Fastelavnsris are a must! Find out how to make those and some other festive decorations here...
    The Story Behind the Nordia House Doors
    • Jan 25, 2021

    The Story Behind the Nordia House Doors

    Learn the history behind the art at Nordia House!
    History of Boris Sirpo
    • Jan 4, 2021

    History of Boris Sirpo

    Boris Sirpo (center) Boris Sirpo (1893 – 1967) was a Russian-born Finnish violinist and conductor and a personal friend of composer Jean...
    Coloring Page Contest
    • Dec 23, 2020

    Coloring Page Contest

    Join Nordic Northwest and the ScanFair Committee for a coloring contest!
    Nisser save the day. A true story from Josephine!
    • Dec 23, 2020

    Nisser save the day. A true story from Josephine!

    A story written and illustrated by Joanna Cain.
    Make Your Own Himmeli
    • Dec 22, 2020

    Make Your Own Himmeli

    As seen in the Pippi Longstocking Room at ScanFair! Back in the day, himmelis hung above dining tables to ensure a good crop for the...
    Laufabrauð (Leaf Bread) of Iceland
    • Dec 15, 2020

    Laufabrauð (Leaf Bread) of Iceland

    by Natalie Guttormsson and Þórdís Edda Guðjónsdóttir, Icelandic Roots www.icelandicroots.com Laufabrauð - Lauf: leaf, brauð: bread (the...
    Lucia Day At Home
    • Dec 11, 2020

    Lucia Day At Home

    Celebrate Santa Lucia Day at home this year.
    Passing Off the Torch to the Next Scandinavian of the Year
    • Dec 11, 2020

    Passing Off the Torch to the Next Scandinavian of the Year

    Awarded each year, this honor seeks to recognize those making a difference in the Nordic community...
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