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Past Events
Sons of Norway Leif Erikson Lodge holds events nearly every month. These events focus on the mission of Sons of Norway, which is to preserve Norwegian culture, language, and history as well as to provide service to our communities. We invite you to come each month to celebrate the wonderful connection we have to Norway. And we'd love you to bring your children, grandchildren, and others in your circle who want to know more about Norway and support the mission of Sons of Norway.
The First 60 Years
Saturday's presentation on the first 60 years of Sons of Norway in Utah was a nostalgic look back at the people and events that have helped the lodge fulfill its mission to preserve and protect Norwegian culture in Utah.
Stewart Shelline
5 days ago1 min read
Jul i Norge
It's difficult to summarize last night's Jul i Norge event in just one word, but koselig comes closest. Between the rosemaling , the stabbur , the pine trees, the lights, and the amazing food, you couldn't get closer to a cozy Norwegian Christmas in Utah! Thank you to all who brought food to share or bid in the silent auction or just came out in support. Thanks also to Luke Stager for sharing his talent on the hardingfele (and sense of humor) with us. Most of all, thank you t
Stewart Shelline
Dec 13, 20252 min read
Julebakst
We love this tradition of gathering friends and family around to start the Christmas season off with baking! What could be better than sampling fattigman, krumkaker, rosetter, sandkaker, and brunepinner?
Stewart Shelline
Dec 1, 20251 min read
Let's do this again next year!
The first Scandinavian Christmas Market at BYU was a smashing success! We were able to talk to many students and families about the scholarships and grants available from the Sons of Norway Foundation and enjoy the festive (and crowded) atmosphere inside the Joseph F. Smith Building courtyard. More than double the estimated number of attendees showed up to sample Scandinavian treats and entertainment from vendors like these : Grandma's Norwegian Lefse Rebecca’s Baked Bliss To
Stewart Shelline
Nov 22, 20251 min read
Vikings and Sloopers and Explorers--oh my!
Many thanks to the Vikings of Utah Historical Group and the fantastic work they do to share their knowledge of authentic Viking age history and artifacts.
Stewart Shelline
Oct 11, 20251 min read
Kransekake (Wreath Cake)
The flour was flying and fingers were rolling as we managed to assemble not one but two kransekake on Saturday. A big thank you to all...
Stewart Shelline
Sep 22, 20251 min read
Days of ‘47 Parade
What an amazing day! On our way from the hotel to the float this morning in our bunader, we were told by passers-by that our float had won the President’s Award in the Business Class.
Stewart Shelline
Jul 24, 20251 min read
Days of '47 Float Preview
The Days of '47 Float Preview was a wonderful opportunity for Sons of Norway to share the message of the Crossings 200 Celebration with thousands of attendees. The level of interest in the float, our bunader, and Norway in general was high.
Stewart Shelline
Jul 23, 20252 min read
Friluftsliv at Troll Hagen
It couldn't have been a nicer day than last Saturday at Troll Hagen in Timberlakes. The weather was cool, the mosquitos were subdued, the...
Stewart Shelline
Jun 25, 20251 min read
Syttende Mai 2025
This year's celebration was one to remember. The cool weather seemed to invite participants to wear their festive clothes in greater...
Stewart Shelline
May 20, 20251 min read
Pilegrimsleden: A Walk Through Historic Norway
What could be more appealing than a walk through the Norwegian countryside of Gudbrandsdal? This presentation by Lisa Maddux, Leif...
Stewart Shelline
Apr 17, 20251 min read
Bunader: Norwegian folk costumes in Norway and the U.S.
From bunader to folkedrakt and festdrakt, Maren provided a well-researched, insightful, and thought-provoking discussion of bunader...
Stewart Shelline
Apr 3, 20251 min read
Crossings 200 presentation
Liv Marit Haakenstad gave a detailed presentation on the first organized group of immigrants to come to the United States from Norway....
Stewart Shelline
Feb 20, 20251 min read
Ski for Light 50th Anniversary
Thank you to all who volunteered to assist participants in this year's Ski for Light event this past week. We made many new friends as we...
Stewart Shelline
Jan 27, 20251 min read
Julefest
Come celebrate Christmas among classic Norwegian stabbur.
Stewart Shelline
Dec 19, 20241 min read
Julebakst
In Norway, the Christmas season (juletid) usually kicks off with baking
in November. Making cookies and baked goods is serious business for
Stewart Shelline
Nov 30, 20241 min read
Traveling to (and within) Norway
Lots of interest in traveling to and within Norway Thursday night as travel professional (and Leif Erikson Lodge vice president) Lisa...
Stewart Shelline
Sep 17, 20241 min read
Hygge (and kos)
Thank you to Kari and family for the perfect setting for our activity on Hygge (and Koselig). We enjoyed an evening of good food and...
Stewart Shelline
Sep 11, 20241 min read
Cultural Competence: Flatbrød and lefse
Share your skills or learn new ones while making homemade flatbrød and its close cousin lefse . We'll learn about the history and...
Stewart Shelline
Aug 15, 20241 min read
Cultural Competence: Friluftsliv
As a fervent hiker, Henrik Ibsen gave name to a concept already deeply rooted in the Norwegian psyche: friluftsliv (free-loofts-leave)....
Stewart Shelline
Jun 29, 20241 min read
Dugnad: A Day of Service
This year’s “17th of May” (Syttende Mai) celebration will be held on Saturday May 18th at the International Peace Gardens located at 10th...
Stewart Shelline
May 11, 20241 min read
Notable Norwegians
Come participate in Norwegian Family History Day in one of the following ways:
Stewart Shelline
Apr 18, 20241 min read
Norwegian 101
Leif Erikson Lodge of Sons of Norway has some fun and educational activities lined up for the next three months. We begin with “Learn to...
Stewart Shelline
Mar 20, 20241 min read
Scandinavian Dancing
This month we have the opportunity to learn about Norwegian Folk Dancing taught by our own Tom Oesleby and Gwen Trefts who are two of the...
Stewart Shelline
Jan 22, 20241 min read
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