Celebrate Santa Lucia Day at home this year with a Lucia Day video starring Nordic Northwest’s official Oregon Lucia Court and more!

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! This week, we are celebrating paternal bonds and being a dad with this special blog post!

Welcome to the celebration of Oregon Midsummer Festival!

Now through February 21, our resident trolls have hidden mini barrels along the trails. Bring your family and try to find one!

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

Sweet, delicious, and historic, there's no better treat for the season. Make your own here.

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..

What is Fastelavn? Why and how is it celebrated? Learn more here.

Fastelavnsris are a must! Find out how to make those and some other festive decorations here...

Learn the history behind the art at Nordia House!

Boris Sirpo (center) Boris Sirpo (1893 – 1967) was a Russian-born Finnish violinist and conductor and a personal friend of composer Jean...

Join Nordic Northwest and the ScanFair Committee for a coloring contest!

A story written and illustrated by Joanna Cain.

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...

by Natalie Guttormsson and Þórdís Edda Guðjónsdóttir, Icelandic Roots www.icelandicroots.com Laufabrauð - Lauf: leaf, brauð: bread (the...

Celebrate Santa Lucia Day at home this year.

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