The Swedish North Star, continuously published since 1872. Volume 146 No. 16, November 15, 2018. Price per copy $3.50.
The Swedish presence in the southern states
It’s not surprising that many Swedish immigrants found their way to the Northeast, the Midwest and Pacific Northwest where the countryside and shimmering lakes reminded them of home and made their transition in the New World (a little) easier. But many Swedes sought something very different, including perhaps a respite from the harsh winters of the northern climes; they settled in the South, where a milder climate and fertile soil for growing trees or food - and their related industries - beckoned. Some of the foremost contributions in developing industries in the American South were made by Swedes during the early- to mid-1900s; and they are still contributing in the 21st century. Swedish Honorary Consul in New Orleans, Cecilia Kjellgren, whose district includes Louisiana, Mississippi and Alabama, has eagerly shared information on great Swedes “then and now,” inspired in part by New Orleans’ tricentennial anniversary this year. In Southern hospitality, the Swedish way, find out how Swedes are building a legacy in the South. / P17
The holidays are coming
It’s well documented that Swedes (and thus their Swedish American relatives) are great planners, not the least at this time of the year as we anticipate the holidays. To that end, we have compiled our one-ofkind comprehensive listing of holiday events that are happening in the U.S. from now through Dec. 25 – there are many, after all, as Swedish traditions begin early and must be celebrated whenever possible – as well as the usual calendar and a couple recipes for delicious baked goods for the holidays. / p12, 23, 25
Music is just one of many things Swedes have contributed to in the American South. / P17
The earliest prepared food—with a Swedish twist What do you think of when you hear of “limpa?” Do you think of spices such as fennel, anise and orange rind, or a moist, slightly sweet bread? The answer will likely differ depending on whether you’re a native Swede or a second- or third-generation Swedish American. We asked a Swedish baker now in America and an American baker of
Swedish descent to share their favorite traditional limpa recipes with us — and sure enough, they are different (though we have yet to learn why there is a variance. Do you know?) You may be delightfully surprised by the two, and we highly recommend you try the recipes for yourself: in the next issue, and this one on /p25
Page 4 The way it moves and looks, the Swedish Tesla speed boat could soon reach Miami waves / p4 Celebrating an unusual, alternative Nobel prize / p5 Swedish singer-songwriter Theresa Andersson fell in love with the Big Easy and never left /17
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What to do with all those apples? Your favorite apple crisp recipe just got better, the Swedish way / p23
dashboard | november 15, 2018 SCANDINAVIAN QUIZ
2 Where did Alfred Nobel establish the Nobel Prize in November 1895? A) in his will B) at church C) in his chemistry lab D) in a letter to his brother 3 Where did the first emigrants from Sweden land in the U.S. in 1637? A) Plymouth Rock B) New York C) Delaware D) Virginia
The Bridge over Öresund Öresundsbron was long coming. The concept of a bridge connecting Denmark and Sweden over the Öresund strait at the border between the two countries was first proposed in 1936, but it was nearly 60 years before everything was in place for construction to begin; the three cable-stayed bridge finally opened to traffic in 2000, linking Copenhagen, Denmark and Malmö, Sweden. The Öresund Bridge is a combined road and railway bridge that runs nearly 8 kilometres (5 miles) from Malmö, where it meets the Drogden Tunnel at the artificial island of Peberholm (a designated nature reserve built from Swedish rock and the soil dredged up during the bridge and tunnel construction) and goes another 4 kilometres (2.5 miles) in the under water tunnel. The Drogden Tunnel ends at Denmark’s most densely populated island, Amager, on which Copenhagen is partly situated. It is the longest combined road and rail bridge in Europe. Name’s Days of the Swedish Calendar Namnsdagar i november
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5 How many Swedish Kings had the name Karl? A) 6 B) 10 C) 14 D) 15 6 Which Swedish King was given the nickname “Kron-Kalle”? A) Gustaf Karl X B) Karl XII C) Karl XV D) Karl XVI
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8 In what southern Swedish town has more than 1,000 movies, television dramas, shorts and documentaries been filmed in the last 25 years? A) Trollhättan B) Kalmar C) Borås D) Hässleholm
9 Where was the first Ice Hotel built in 1990? A) Finnmark, Norway B) Jukkasjärvi, Sweden C) Kemi, Finland D) Shimukappu, Japan 10 The Swedish name day (namnsdag) calendar was sanctioned by the Swedish Academy in 1901 with intentions of updating the list how often? A) never B) every year C) every 15 years D) whenever a new member of the 18seat academy is elected
November
Astrid - November 27
Astrid is a Nordic name that combines “as” (god) and “frid” (peace), which is interpreted to mean divinely beautiful. The name has increased in popularity in recent years and was the 7th most popular girl’s name in 2017. The name was entered in the 1907 calendar in place of Estrid, in honor of Princess Astrid, born in 1905.
Malte – November 28
Malte is a male name of German origin, a short form of Helmwald or Helmwalt which means protector or caregiver. The name has been used in southern Sweden since the 1400s and increased in popularity after it was introduced in the calendar in the 1930s. In 2017, it ranked 51st among the top 100 names given to baby boys in Sweden.
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Sunrise & Sunset
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4 What northern province is known for the arctic raspberry (åkerbär)? A) Åkeland B) Vasterbotten C) Jämtland D) Norrbotten
7 Pippi, who was named by Astrid Lindgren’s daughter Karin, is a nickname for what longer name? A) Penelope B) Pippilotta C) Pippin D) Pippitualia
Answers: 1:B, 2:A, 3:C, 4:D, 5:B, 6:C, 7:B, 8:A, 9:B, 10:C
many cars drive on the Öresund 1 How Bridge on any given day? A)10,000 B) 20,000 C) 30,000 D) 50,000
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November TO DO 11.16 RESPECT EVERY PERSON’S HUMAN RIGHTS: INTERNATIONAL DAY FOR TOLERANCE / The United Nations urges the world to nurture and rejoice in the values that bring us together and the diversity that makes us strong. 11.22 THANKSGIVING: We’re wishing you a wonderful Thanksgiving, a staff favorite among holidays. As every day and always: be happy, grateful and show your appreciation for the many things we have.
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Happy Thanksgiving! A typical Thanksgiving meal in a Swedish American home may include the omnipresent lingonberries instead of (or in addition to) cranberries. For another American favorite “made Swedish,” see p23
Seventh most developed country / The Swedish Tesla boat / Augmented Reality Fashion / 2018 Genius Company / New ambassador to Sweden / Want to be rich or have more kids? Be unselfish / Working in Sweden / The Ig Nobel Prizes
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What’s going on in Swedish America
Holiday events in Swedish America, p12-16 Our Swedish Honorary Consuls, who are they really? We decided to find out. /p21
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Seventh most developed country
Sweden is the seventh most developed country in the world, according to the latest Human Development Index, ranking 189 countries. The Human Development Index is released annually by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and is based on measurements of the countries’ achievements in health, education and income. The list is topped by Norway, followed by Switzerland, Australia, Ireland, Germany and Iceland, while Niger, the Central African Republic, South Sudan, Chad and Burundi have the lowest scores. Sweden’s placement on the list puts the country in the very high human development category. Sweden’s life expectancy at birth is 82.6 years, the expected years of schooling is 17.6 years and Sweden’s GNI per capita is $47,766 (SEK 430,000).
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The Swedish ‘Tesla boat’
Stockholm based Candela Speed B oat is for boats what Tesla is for cars. By offering faster speeds and longer range, Candela Speed Boat plans to make the ocean fossil free. The company offers an all electric speed boat with a range of close to two hours at 25 knots. Add to that a top speed of 30 knots and an almost silent ride. And a hull that makes no slamming in three-feet waves. Candela, which now has 14 employees, was founded in 2014 by its CEO Gustav Hasselskog. Series production is starting up and a total of 150 boats have been pre-ordered already. Ten boats will be delivered in the spring of 2019, according to the company founder and CEO. The first model, Seven, has a range of 50 nautical miles, equivalent to close to 60 miles at a speed of 20 to 25 knots. The top speed is 30 knots for the boat, which is 25 feet (7.7 meters) long and 8 feet (2.4 meters) wide. Seven is made of carbon fiber and is designed with hydrofoils which raise the hull above the water’s surface.
Augmented Reality Fashion
H&M created an artificial reality experience for the unveiling of its collaboration with Moschino. The immersive experience, created by the Swedish fashion retailer in cooperation with Magic Leap and Swedish software company Warpin Media, was unveiled at a fashion show in New York on October 24. The purpose is to let visitors experience fashion as never before; models are combined with different AR elements that both present other products and entertain. Get a taste of the Moschino x H&M
“We reduce energy consumption by 75 percent compared to a regular boat. This allows you to reach a range close to that of a gasoline boat. You could for instance reach Möja (Nordstjernan issue 13, 2018) from Slussen in central Stockholm and back,” says Gustav Hasselskog. The price tag of Seven is SEK 2.2 million ($ 250,000) but the company plans to offer other models, possibly at a lower price, in the future. “We can tell that there’s huge demand,” said Hasselskog in a recent interview with Swedish Dagens Industri. “This allows us to sell with some margin from day one and get a return on heavy investments in development. We will try to focus on volume to reduce prices in the future,” he said, adding, “There are no sensible electric boats on the market today. Either they’re very slow or they have no range. Therefore, customers come to us.“ For more info, see www.candelaspeedboat.com
Collection Augmented Reality Experience: www. youtube.com/watch?v=eRez-0trMd4
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Noteworthy 2018 Genius Company
Time Magazine recognizes Volvo as one of its 2018 Genius Companies specifically mentioning the “Care by Volvo,” which replaces traditional ownership of a car with a subscription-based ownership that includes insurance, maintenance, etc., making the system more like your typical plan for cell phone service than car ownership.
New ambassador to Sweden
The White House has announced President Trump’s intent to nominate venture capitalist Kenneth A. Howery of Texas to be Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to the Kingdom of Sweden. If confirmed, Howery, one of the founding partners of PayPal, will be an interesting choice for Sweden.
Looking for a pied-á-terre in Stockholm? How does nine rooms, four bathrooms and a total living area of just under 4,000 square feet sound? All of it in a co-op in one of Stockholm’s most beautiful buildings on fashionable Strandvägen. Realtor Lagerling expects a bidding war so you have to act fast. Asking price? $7.1 million, and if this feels a bit steep, check www.hemnet.se for other available smaller dwellings in pretty much the same location. (Image source: hemnet.se)
Working in Sweden
How does it work when you want to find a job or start a business in Sweden? What rules and regulations apply when it comes to work permits, wages and employment? These are some of the questions the new website www.workinginsweden.se will answer. It targets people living abroad or having recently arrived in Sweden to work or study—definitely a must for the newly nominated new U.S. ambassador to Sweden.
Want to be rich or have more kids? Be unselfish
American and European data clearly show this result. “The most unselfish people have the most children and the moderately unselfish receive the highest salaries. And we also find this result over time: The people who are most generous at one point in time have the largest salary increases when researchers revisit them later in time,” according to Kimmo Eriksson, researcher at the Centre for Cultural Evolution at Stockholm University and one of the authors of “Generosity pays: Selfish people have fewer children and earn less money.” www.su.se
The Ig Nobel Prizes
Sooner than we think it’s December and time for the Nobel ceremonies in Stockholm. This seems like the right time to acknowledge a different kind of Nobel Prize: The Ig Nobel Prizes are awarded every year in September for 10 achievements that “first make people laugh, and then make them think.” “The prizes are intended to celebrate the unusual, honor the imaginative, and spur people’s interest in science, medicine and technology,” says Marc Abrahams, editor of Annals of Improbable Research and co-sponsor of the awards. Swedish writer and journalist Fredrik Sjöberg won the literature prize for his three-volume autobiographical work about the The official mascot of the prizes. pleasures of collecting flies that are dead, and flies that are not yet dead. The Fly Trap is the first volume of Fredrik Sjöberg’s autobiographical trilogy, En Flugsamlares Väg (“The Path of a Fly Collector”), and the first to be published in English. This year’s mathematics prize went to Nic Svenson and Piers Barnes, of the Australian Commonwealth Scientific and Research Organization, for calculating the number of photographs one must take to (almost) ensure that nobody in a group photo will have their eyes closed, “Blink-Free Photos, Guaranteed.” For more info, see www.improbable.com/ig/
Photo by Bree Schaffer
Most fascinating so far, we think, was the 2016 prize in economics - a study of “The brand personality of rocks: from a sales and marketing perspective” (which in reality critiques the brand personality scales commonly used in marketing research). And while on brand personality ... A new bakery has opened in Chicago, in the same Andersonville neighborhood, even the same block as the Swedish Bakery that closed a year ago. On the menu: Swedish limpa and the omnipresent, allimportant Princess cake. More in our next issue. For a sneak peek, check www.instagram.com/lostlarson
A HUMBLE REQUEST: How would you brand yourself, as a Swede or Swedish American? Let us know in a letter addressed to Editor Nordstjernan, Box 1710, New Canaan, CT 06840 or email editor@ nordstjernan.com P.S. To clarify: The concept called “brand personality” is simply the “set of human characteristics associated with a brand.” (Polite, hard working, quiet, noisy, stubborn ...) NOVEMBER 15, 2018 5
readers forum
InBox A memorable trip and Strindberg family meeting
Seeing the name on a road sign was so exciting.
The Edholm family farm in East Fiskjölandet until 1910 when it was sold to the lumber company. The family remained until 1922.
We were so appreciative of the time he and his wife took to show us around. Now we hope our Swedish family will allow us to return the hospitality. We have invited them all to visit us in the U.S.
Homebound
Selfie with son Steven at Kungliga Slottet (the Royal Castle) in Stockholm
I had exchanged information with my cousin Elinor over the years but meeting her and her family was delightful. We felt instantly at home with her. We spent the first half of our trip in Östersund in central Sweden. We met with Elinor, her husband Christer, daughter Maria and grandson, Jonathan. We traveled to various churches and cemeteries to visit our past, and we talked a lot as we ate our meals together. The food was delicious, always fresh, very few preservatives. We even had Swedish pizza; it was very different. We learned so much about the Swedish culture. The Swedes seem to work hard at fitting in with their neighbors, while Americans do all they can to be different. I loved how humble the Swedish people are. They don’t brag or try to impress. I found this refreshing. Most surprising to me was the lack of traffic control devices - so many roundabouts with very few stop signs or traffic lights. And no horns blaring. Elinor brought me a package with belongings from the family farm, as well as pictures and a framed photo of the farm. The farm was in the small town of Fisksjölandet. Seeing the name on a road sign was so exciting for me … crazy, I know, but it had been on my mind for several years and seeing it on a street sign was amazing. I had learned about Swedish naming and it finally made sense when we were there. In the family we had a Martin Bangberg, which was a military name. I believe he had to change units and the name was taken so he adopted the name of Odholm, taken from the town of Od where he was living. We drove thru Od (very small) and got a picture of the road sign. 6 NORDSTJERNAN
We met up with several relatives. Here I am with our cousin Håkan Bergholtz.
Finding out about the Stindbergs
Björn Wahlberg, a neighbor at our airbnb, had a story about August Strindberg, the great Swedish writer we recently discovered we were related to. Björn took us to nearby Sundsjö and told us how the Strindberg family started and was broken up when the father died. The boys went to Stockholm, and our ancestor, Sophia Dorothea, stayed in Sundsjö. One brother caused disgrace in the family and was no longer allowed to use the Strindberg name. Björn said he changed it to Strimberg. I believe this man may have written a book about it. Elinor told us about another cousin of ours. His name is Håkan Bergholtz, a 25-year veteran announcer for Eurosports. I contacted him and he invited us to lunch! We were overjoyed that he would welcome seven strangers into his home. We spent about three hours with him and were reluctant to leave. When we went to Stockholm we met up with Håkan Wasén. He was a fantastic tour guide. My favorite sites were the Vasa Museum and Gamla Stan. We learned Sophia Dorothea’s brother stood in shame in the town square due to his financial shenanigans. The people at the Strindberg family meeting were so welcoming to us. We had a great meal at the Little Hasselbacken and ended our time with Håkan at the Strindberg Museum. He is extremely knowledgeable.
When we started to load the rental van for our trip home, we couldn’t find my son’s passport. I had put it in a clear medicine bag and it wasn’t in there. He and I left for the U.S. Embassy and we sent everyone else to the airport. It took about three hours, but he was issued an emergency passport. While we were waiting for it to be printed, my son found the original. It had worked its way into the box of medicine, the exact size of the passport. Back at the embassy they said the old one was already cancelled and gave us the new one. We had to arrange new flights. There was one to Iceland (our original layover) but we needed to hurry. We dumped the car in the rental lot and ran through the airport, but it was to no avail. We called the airline again while waiting at the check-in, and somehow we got the same representative. She said it was too late to purchase the ticket. It would take her too long to type it … are you kidding? We found a flight a few hours later with a 55-minute layover in Frankfurt, Germany. Well, the flight was delayed 50 minutes, so we landed with only five minutes to catch our connection. We ran through the airport (I haven’t run in 20 years) and made it! We finally landed in Iceland at midnight - but our luggage didn’t make the connection. The next day we got to see the Blue Lagoon and a beautiful church before our flight left without further incident. It took a week for our bags to arrive in the U.S., but [sadly?!] without the surströmming (fermented herring) I had bought in Sweden! Lori Edholm Adams, NY Thanks Lori, your experience makes us all want to go, with or without relation to the author. You are just so lucky the surströmming disappeared along the way, so lucky! /Ed.
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“I love to take photos, have always felt the camera was a vehicle that opened its eye to people and landscapes.” Thank you for featuring my photos on your cover in issue 12. In June 2019 I will be back exhibiting at the Swedish Church in New York where I’ve exhibited earlier. I am grateful that the church has provided such opportunities. In September I was part of a group of artists who showed their work at Malmö’s “Gallerinatt.” There were 60 artist galleries and venues open until midnight on the last Saturday in September; the group I was part of continued on Sunday. Nordstjernan, det är största orsaken till att man lever så länge. [Nordstjernan is the main reason for living a long life] Ulla Herman La Palma,CA Thanks for this year’s most promising contribution. We’d like to think this is true about us writing and putting Nordstjernan together as well Ulla. /Ed.
It was an interesting experience - not only traveling from New York for a 24-hour blitz of exhibiting, but also arranging for a hotel, prints, frames and hanging, and selling three photographs which were thought to be great. The fascinating part is what the world of photography has enabled me to do after retiring from a 50-year healthcare career. Through my previous exhibits in Sweden, some wonderful friendships have developed, they are most endearing. I felt honored that so many of these friends traveled from all over Skåne to see the exhibit. When my Swedish friends visit New York, I take them to tour Harlem, and this exhibit (many of my photos were taken in Harlem) brought memories of their visits. A fellow exhibitor at Gallerinatt had an exhibit in Copenhagen the following week to which we were invited. There I met a Danish photographer who just happened to be coming to New York, and I took him on a tour
of Harlem when he came. The friendships and sharing of lives and stories through photography and retirement have opened up my life. When I hold my camera, it whispers “capture me, see my smile, hear my story, feel my joy, and I give you permission to stop time that rushes by, with just a click to preserve it and share with others.” That certainly was the case for me. I was too involved at the exhibit so there are no photos, but here are photos of Copenhagen where we spent a delightful week after the exhibit. Karin Seastone Stern, NY We are always happy to feature our readers’ letters, stories or images—and we thank you, Karin, for allowing us to share your photos and get a “snapshot” of what photography means to you. / Ed.
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Jamestown Community College Free • Music • Door Prizes • Vendors• $7 donation All day additional sites around town More information 716.665.0883 www.scandinavianjamestown.org
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Local Events Connecticut
Ridgefield Ongoing Helena Hernmarck: Weaving In Progress, the exhibition of the internationally acclaimed Swedish artist and weaver (now living in Connecticut) who revolutionized weaving tapestry for modern environments. Her process is a play on traditional Swedish weaving techniques; the majority of the wool she uses is spun to her specifications at a family-run spinning mill in Sweden and hand-dyed to her color sensibilities. Through Jan.19, 2019 at Aldrich Contemporary Art Museum, 203.438.4519 / general@aldrichart.org / www.aldrichart.org/
Illinois
Chicago 11.16, 6-9 PM Got Glögg? Join us for a fun competition to see who really has the best glögg in Chicago! Tasters and judges can purchase tickets at the museum or online; prospective competitors should reserve a spot and get the rules. $20/includes sandwiches and samples from competing glögg masters. Swedish American Museum, 773.728.8111 / afarzanehfar@samac.org / www. swedishamericanmuseum.org 11.16, 3 PM Hejsan: Join us at the Brunk Children’s Museum of Immigration for story and craft time. The 2018-2019 theme is Scandinavian Children’s Literature. Come explore the literary world of Scandinavia - today it’s with “The Hat” by Jan Brett. All ages are welcome to attend with a caregiver. Free (with admission); reservations are appreciated to Swedish American Museum, 773.728.8111 / snyman@samac.org / www. swedishamericanmuseum.org 11.17, 10 AM-Noon Genealogy session - Exploring your Swedish roots: At the turn of the 20th century, Chicago had the second largest Swedish population in the world. In this hands-on workshop you can trace your unique story and find out more about your family history. Meet one-on-one with experts from the museum, Sweden, and the North American representative of Arkiv Digital, Kathy Meade. Free/ $10/ $15. Reservations
Nordic Northwest in Portland, Oregon often hosts Nordic workshops in which the public can learn from visiting experts to make various foods or crafts from ancient or modern Scandinavia. This month, Elentari Handverk teaches students to make their own chainmaille earrings, a pair to keep and one to gift! 10 a.m.-1 p.m. on Nov. 28 at Nordic Northwest, 503.977.0275 / www.nordicnorthwest.org are appreciated to genealogy@samac. org or 773.728.8111. Swedish American Museum / afarzanehfar@samac.org / www.swedishamericanmuseum.org Ongoing Encore! Encore! The dazzling puppet divas of Chicago’s famous Kungsholm Miniature Grand Opera astounded audiences between 1941 and 1970 at Chicago’s Swedish-themed restaurant, Kungsholm. They’ve come to the Swedish American Museum where visitors of all ages can learn about the history of the restaurant and theater, and hear the stories of puppeteers and visitors alike. Along with dozens of puppets, the exhibit includes elaborate et pieces, meticulously detailed props, and smorgasbord and Kungsholm-related ephemera. Swedish American Museum, 773.728.8111 / afarzanehfar@samac.org / www.swedishamericanmuseum.org
Kansas
Lindsborg 11.16,23 & 30, 10 AM Swedish Friendship group: Meet for fika, catch up with friends over coffee and snacks every Friday. Bethany Lutheran Church Fellowship Hall, www.facebook. com/pg/VisitLindsborg/events
Massachusetts
West Newton 11.30, 6-9 PM Night Tree concert: Swedish/American folk sextet Night Tree released their sophomore album this fall and is touring - come and experience their new material of intricate arrangements and compositions, intimate songs and foot stomping, exhilarating tunes. Scandinavian Cultural Center, 617.795.1914 / kerry@scandicenter. org / www.scandicenter.org / www. nighttreemusic.com
Ongoing All Things Swedish: Former architect Marty Lehman paints buildings, cityscapes, landscapes and “all things Swedish.” He rediscovered the joy of watercolor painting, and this show features his favorite themes from the last decade: buildings, cityscapes, landscapes and all things Swedish. On view through December at the Scandinavian Cultural Center, 617.795.1914 / www.scandicenter.org
Minnesota
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local events Institute, 612.871.4907 / info@asimn.org /www.asimn.org 11.17, 10 AM - 1 PM Nordic Craft Workshop: Hand printed holiday cards. Choose a traditional Scandinavian motif or image that is special to you, and learn how to adapt that design for a linoleum print block. Printmaker Fiona Avocado guides students through the process; students will go home with up to twenty 5” x 7” cards perfect for sharing holiday wishes. Envelopes and the finished linoblock are included in the materials fee. Ages 14+. American Swedish Institute, 612.871.4907 / info@asimn.org /www. asimn.org
Toddler Time at ASHM in Philadelphia takes place the third Tuesday of every month. Cost is $5/child or free/Museum Household Members and accompanying caregivers. Registration is recommended, but not required. This month explore the new textile exhibits, weaving centers and read “Wild Rose’s Weaving” by Ginger Churchill. American Swedish Historical Museum, 215.389.1776 / www. americanswedish.org :
The Year of Bergman 2018 celebrates the rich legacy of Swedish filmmaker Ingmar Bergman, who would have celebrated his 100th birthday on July 14, 2018. www.ingmarbergman.se
Ingmar Bergman 100 movie screenings California BAMPFA, 2155 Center St., Berkeley / www.bampfa.org 11.16, 7:30 PM: In the Presence of a Clown 11.18, 2:45 PM: In the Presence of a Clown 11.25, 3 PM: The Image Makers 11.28, 3:10 PM: Fanny and Alexander 11.30, 7:30 PM: The Image Makers Indiana Indiana University Cinema, 1213 E. Seventh St., Bloomington / www.cinema.indiana.edu/upcoming-films/screening 11.18, 1 PM: Winter Light Maine Portland Museum of Art, 7 Congress Square, Portland / www.portlandmuseum.org 11.11, 11:30 AM: The Seventh Seal Michigan State Theater, 233 S State St, Ann Arbor / www.michtheater.org 11.20, 7 PM: Autumn Sonata 11.27, 7 PM: Persona Pennsylvania Bryn Mawr Film Institute, 824 W. Lancaster Ave., Bryn Mawr / www. brynmawrfilm.org 11.19, 7:15 PM: Summer Interlude 11.26, 7:15 PM: Summer with Monika
11.18, 1 PM Lutfisk Dinner: This culinary landmark should be experienced by everyone at least once. If preserved cod doesn’t fit your palate, there are plenty of other side dishes, like Swedish meatballs, served to round out the meal. $15-$35, free for ages 5 and under. RSVP to American Swedish Institute, 612.871.4907 / info@asimn.org /www.asimn.org Scandia 11.15, 11 AM-6 PM Lutfisk & Swedish Meatball Dinner: Enjoy a traditional Swedish smörgåsbord with lutfisk, meatballs and more. After dinner, head to the Butik gift shop at the museum to take advantage of 15% off ALL items (+ additional member discount of 10%). Call to RSVP: $20/adults , $12/children at 11 a.m, 1:30, 4 or 5:30 p.m. at Elim Lutheran Church. Gammelgården Museum, 651.433.5054 / www.gammelgardenmuseum.org 12.01 & 12.08, 10 AM & 1 PM A n n i e ’ s S w e d i s h C o f f e e Pa r t y : Gammelgården’s oldest resident, Annie, is the inspiration behind our traditional Swedish 3-course Coffee Party, perfect for birthdays, a field trip or a special treat for yourself and a friend. September dates include tours of our five historic buildings. $15, reservations required. Gammelgården Museum, 651.433.5054 / www.gammelgardenmuseum.org
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New York 11.16-18, 11 AM-6 PM Swedish Christmas Fair: Come to eat and purchase traditional Swedish Christmas food, home baked cinnamon buns and beautiful Swedish crafts, celebrate Sankta Lucia and so much more! Church of Sweden / newyork@swedishchurch.net / svenskakyrkan.se/newyork/julmarknad 11.29, 7-9 PM Music on Park Avenue: Swedish pianist Per Tengstrand performs Beethoven for this concert during his series at Scandinavia House, 212.847.9729 / chelsea@amscan. org / www.scandinaviahouse.org/event/ concerts Ongoing Hilma af Klint: Paintings for the Future is an exhibit of early abstract art by af Klint. The late 19th-early 20th century Swedish artist created her bold and colorful works years ahead of Kandinsky or Mondrian who would later make abstract art a household word. Her work was all but unseen until 1986; this
is the first major solo exhibition in the U.S. devoted to her, offering an unprecedented opportunity to experience af Klint’s long underrecognized artistic achievements. Through April 23, 2019 at the Guggenheim Museum, New York. www.guggenheim. org/exhibition/hilma-af-klint
Oregon
Portland 11.28, 10 AM- 1 PM Nordic Workshop: Create chainmaille earrings, modern versions of ancient Viking chainmaille. With sterling silver, copper and brass, you will learn the art of making the little rings, weaving them together, and assembling them with a few beads as colorful accents. In this workshop, create at least two variations: one to wear home, and one to gift! All materials will be supplied, but bring eye magnification as needed to work with small details. Nordic Northwest, 503.977.0275 / lailas@nordicnorthwest. org / www.nordicnorthwest.org
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Philadelphia 11.20, 10:30 - 11:30 AM Toddler Time - Friendship Fabric: Explore the new textile exhibits and learn about the meaningful gift given to the museum in 1938 by the women of Sweden. We will read “Wild Rose’s Weaving” by Ginger Churchill and practice fine motor skills with weaving activity centers. Registration is recommended, but not required. American Swedish Historical Museum, 215.389.1776 / www.americanswedish.org Ongoing From the Heart, Made by Hand: Treasures from the Women of Sweden. This exhibition includes selections of the handmade textiles presented to the museum in 1938 from every province of Sweden. Exhibit opening is free with museum admission. American Swedish Historical Museum, 215.389.1776 / www.americanswedish.org Ongoing Ingmar Bergman and His Legacy in Fashion and Art will be on-view on ASHM’s Balcony through January 21, 2019. This exhibition was developed by the Swedish Institute and is on view at ASHM through the support of the Consulate General of Sweden in New York and the International House’s Lightbox Film Center, Philadelphia’s premier exhibitor of film and moving picture. American Swedish Historical Museum, 215.389.1776 / www.americanswedish.org
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Kyrkans traditionsenliga Luciatåg med besök av jultomten. I år hålls Luciatåget i vackra Angelica Lutheran Church i downtown Los Angeles. Vi söker nu alla barn i LA som vill gå med i tåget! Maila på losangeles@svenskakyrkan.se för att få mer info!.
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Christmas in Swedish America Arizona Scottsdale 12.01, 10 AM - 5 PM Swedish Christmas Market, Lucia pageant, jultomte, crafts and gifts, Café Swea and Kid’s activities. SWEA Arizona, www. arizona.swea.org / arizona@swea.org California Huntington Beach 11.18, 11 AM - 5 PM Swedish Christmas Fair. Handicrafts, Lucia pageant, jultomte, Swedish food, music and dancing. SWEA OC, www.orangecounty.swea.org Los Altos - Los Altos Lutheran Church 12.15, 3-5 PM 3rd Advent church service followed by coffee, refreshments. The Swedish Church in San Francisco, www.svenskakyrkan.se/sanfrancisco / 415-6328504 Los Angeles - San Pedro 11.16 – 11.18 Norwegian Christmas Fair. Christmas decorations, hand-made goods and homemade food and café. Norwegian & Swedish Church, www.sjomannskirken. no/los-angeles-san-pedro / 310-8326800 Los Angeles - San Pedro 12.01, 6-8 PM 1 Adventmässa. Svenska Kyrkan, www. svenskakyrkan.se/losangeles / losangeles@svenskakyrkan.se Los Angeles - San Pedro 12.08, 6 PM Svenska Kyrkans’s Julbord. Info and RSVP: www.svenskakyrkan.se/losangeles / losangeles@svenskakyrkan.se / 310-292-7079 Los Angeles - San Pedro 12.16, 6 PM Svenska Kyrkans’s Lucia Celebration with Lucia pageant and Lussefika. www.sven-
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skakyrkan.se/losangeles / losangeles@ svenskakyrkan.se Los Angeles - San Pedro 12.25, 7 AM Svenska Kyrkans’s Julotta. www.svenskakyrkan.se/losangeles / losangeles@ svenskakyrkan.se / 310-292-7079 Petaluma 12.09, 4-7 PM St. Lucia Festival. Lucia Pageant, Santa, Swedish food and drinks. Linnea Lodge #504, www.linnealodge.org / linnealodge@gmail.com / 415-990-3882 San Diego - Balboa Park 12.07 - 12.08, 5-11 PM Annual Christmas Fair. Lucia-procession, Swedish crafts, vendors, baked goods, food and drinks. SWEA San Diego, www. sandiego.swea.org /sandiego@swea.org San Francisco - Berkeley 11.23 - 11.26 Open House with Scandinavian Christmas carols at Nordic House, www.nordichouse.com / 800-854-6435 San Francisco 11.16 - 11.17, 12 - 4 PM Christmas Bazaar. Christmas decorations, food, gifts and clothes. Swedish Church in San Francisco, www.svenskakyrkan.se/sanfrancisco / 415-6328504 San Francisco 12.01, 9 AM - 4 PM Swedish Christmas Fair. Lucia, crafts, gifts, delicacies, Swedish music and activities for kids. SWEA San Francisco, www.sanfrancisco.swea.org / julmarknad@sweasanfrancisco.org San Francisco 12.05, 6 - 9 PM Student and au-pair Christmas dinner. Swedish Church in San Francisco, www. svenskakyrkan.se/sanfrancisco / 415632-8504
San Francisco 12.07, 12 - 3 PM Christmas Lunch. Traditional Swedish Christmas lunch buffet and Lucia procession. Swedish-American Chamber of Commerce, www.sacc-sf.org / events@ sacc-sf.org San Francisco 12.09, 11AM - 12PM 2nd Advent church service followed by coffee, refreshments and Christmas raffle drawing. Swedish Church in San Francisco, www.svenskakyrkan.se/sanfrancisco / 415-632-8504 San Francisco 12.09, 3-4 PM Traditional Lucia performance. Coffee, refreshments, ginger cookies and saffron bread. Swedish Church in San Francisco, www.svenskakyrkan.se/sanfrancisco / 415-632-8504 San Francisco - Swedish American Hall 12.09 Santa Lucia celebration. Lucia procession, lussekatter, glögg and Scandinavian treats. The Young Scandinavians Club, www.ysc.org / ucia@ysc.org San Francisco 12.15 Scandinavian Christmas dinner. The Young Scandinavians Club, www.ysc.org / info@ysc.org San Francisco 12.24, 11 AM Swedish church service - “Samling vid krubban.” Swedish Church in San Francisco, www.svenskakyrkan.se/sanfrancisco / 415-632-8504 Santa Cruz - Peace United Church of Christ 12.01, 4 PM Lucia Festival with Zaida singers, dancing around the Christmas tree and kids’ activities. Scandinavian Cultural Center,
www.scc-santacruz.org / santacruz@ gmail.com Torrance, Los Angeles 12.02, 10 AM - 5 PM Swedish Christmas Fair. Food, crafts, books, jewelry, toys, Lucia pageant, Jultomte and “fika.” SWEA LA, www. losangeles.swea.org / swealachristmasfair@gmail.com Colorado Denver - Calvary Baptist Church 12.01, 10:30 AM - 3 PM Swedish Christmas Market. Traditional food & crafts, bake sale, flower arrangements, glögg, Lucia and Santa. SWEA Denver, www.denver.swea.org / denver@swea.org Connecticut Hartford - Emanuel Lutheran Church 12.07, 5 & 8 PM Lucia Festival of music and light. Swedish refreshments after each performance. office@emanuelhartford.org / 860-5250894 Westport - Christ & Holy Trinity Church 12.15 Lucia Celebration. Lucia, glögg and Swedish delicacies. Swedish School of Connecticut, www.svenskaskolanct.com / svenskaskolanconn@gmail.com Delaware Wilmington - Old Swedes Church 12.09 Santa Lucia Celebration. The Delaware Swedish Colonial Society and Old Swedes Historic Site, www.oldswedes.org / info@oldswedes.org Florida Boca Raton 12.01, 11 AM - 3 PM Christmas Bazaar. SWEA South Florida, www.southflorida.swea.org / florida@ swea.org
local events Boca Raton 12.17, 5-9 PM Julkonsert and Julbord. Svenska kyrkan, www. svenskakyrkan.se/florida / florida@svenskakyrkan.se Davie 12.02, 4 PM Adventsgudstjänst. Svenska kyrkan, www. svenskakyrkan.se/florida / florida@svenskakyrkan.se Davie 12.24, 11 AM - 12 PM Julmässa. Glögg och gingersnaps. Svenska kyrkan, www. svenskakyrkan.se/ florida / florida@svenskakyrkan.se Fort Lauderdale and Palm Beach 12.14, 6:30 – 11 PM Glöggafton hosted by Swedish American Chamber of Commerce in Fort Lauderdale & Palm Beach,www.sacc-sfl.org / info@ sacc-sfl.org / 305-497-7754 Lake Worth 12.09, 2 - 7 PM Swedish Julfest and Glögg party. Great food, desserts and coffee. $10, holiday raffles! Nordic Heritage Club of South Florida, carolrune@aol.com / 561-737-6476 Miami - Immanuel Lutheran Church 12.08, 6 PM Lucia Celebration. Svenska kyrkan, www. svenskakyrkan.se/florida / florida@ svenskakyrkan.se Sarasota - St. Armand’s Key Lutheran 12.09, 5:30 - 9 PM Lucia Celebration. Lucia pageant, coffee, glögg and baked goods. The Swedish Club of Sarasota, www.swedishclubsarasota. org / info@SwedishClubSarasota.org Georgia Atlanta 11.29, 6:30 - 8:30 PM Glögg Mingle with Christmas treats. SACC Georgia, www.sacc-georgia.org / info@ sacc-georgia.org Atlanta - Sandy Springs 12.02 11 AM - 3:30 PM Svensk Julmarknad. Baked goods, flowers, handicrafts, Swedish delicacies, Lucia and activities for kids. SWEA Atlanta, www.atlanta.swea.org / sweaatlanta@ gmail.com
Being part of a Lucia procession takes a sharp mind and lots and lots of focus and energy. This event, Yuletide in Boston, is not until December but rehearsals for it - and Lucia pageants everywhere - are in full swing. (www.boston.swea.org) Atlanta - Druid Hills Golf Club 12.15, 6:30 PM Lucia Gala 2018. Swedish Christmas smorgasbord, Lucia, dancing and singing. SACC Georgia. www.sacc-georgia.org / info@sacc-georgia.org Illinois Bishop Hill 11.23-11.25 & 12.01-12.02 Swedish Christmas Market – Julmarknad. Music, handmade items, antiques, folk art, and other gift items. www.bishophill. com / 309-927-3899 Bishop Hill 12.25, 6 AM Julotta. Service in both Swedish and English. www.bishophill.com / 309-9273845
Chicago 12.09, 4 PM Candlemaking and Christmas crafts. Make hand-dipped candles, heart baskets, Christmas ornaments and a traditional Christmas treat. www.swedishamericanmuseum.org / 773-728-8111 Chicago - Andersonville 12.01 - 12.02, 10 AM - 5 PM Julmarknad. Scandinavian handicrafts and kaffestuga, Santa and children’s crafts, games, Lucia and folk dancers. Swedish American Museum, www.swedishamericanmuseum.org / 773-728-8111 Chicago 12.07, 11:15 AM - 3 PM 36th Annual Lucia Luncheon. Info and tickets: Swedish American Chamber of Commerce-Chicago, www.sacc-chicago. org / 312.257.3002 Chicago
12.08 - 12.09, 9 - 11 AM Breakfast with Tomten. Swedish pancake breakfast with traditional crafts, dancing around the Christmas tree. RSVP www.swedishamericanmuseum. org /museum@samac.org Chicago 12.13, 12 PM - Chicago Culture Center 12.13, 4:45 PM - Swedish American Museum 12.13, 7 PM - Ebenezer Lutheran Church Lucia celebration with procession, holiday songs and readings. www.swedishamericanmuseum.org / 773.728.8111 Chicago 12.16, 5 PM Julmiddag. Traditional Christmas smörgåsbord, Lucia procession, dancing ‘round the christmas tree and Santa. Tickets: Swedish American Museum, www.swedishamericanmuseum.org / 773.728.8111
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local events Chicago - Ebenezer Lutheran Church 12.16, 4PM Svensk Julgudstjänst (traditional Swedish Christmas service). www.swedishamericanmuseum.org. Geneva 12.07, 6-10 PM Annual Christmas Walk. Santa Lucia and her attendants arrive by horse-drawn carriage. Geneva Chamber of Commerce, www.genevachamber.com / lrush@genevachamber.com Rockford - First Lutheran Church 12.07, 7 PM Lucia concert. Swedish songs and candlelit processional. Swedish Historical Society, www.swedishhistorical.org / museum@swedishhistorical.org Rockford 12.08, 9AM – 2PM Swedish Historical Society’s annual Jul Marknad. Swedish foods, vendors, meatball luncheon, Kaffee Stuga and dancing with Lucia and Tomte. www.swedishhistorical.org / 815-963-5559 Iowa Elk Horn 11.23 - 11.24 Julefest. Danish food, glögg and tasty treats, old fashioned Julemarket, Christmas concert and Father Christmas. Danish Villages, www.danishvillages.com / 800-451-7960 Iowa City 12.09, 5 PM Iowa City Swedish Club Lucia Fest - Lucia pageant, Swedish Julbord and glögg. www.iowacityswedishclub.com / Jeannenelson@mchsi.com / 319-354-1762 Sioux City 12.08, 12 - 4 PM Jul och Lucia with Vasa Norrskenet Lodge #331. Ron Johnson / ron@dalesburg.org / 605-253-2575 Kansas Lindsborg 12.02, 4-6 PM Jultide Concert, musical ensembles of Bethany College, a choir and folk dancers. www.visitlindsborg.com / travelinfo@lindsborgcity.org / 785-227-8687
Lindsborg - Bethany Lutheran Church 12.08, 10 AM - 5 PM Lucia Festival. Holiday music and festivities, Lucia processions and traditional folk dances. www.visitlindsborg.com / travelinfo@lindsborgcity.org Maryland Sveaborg 12.15 Sveaborg Society’s Lucia Celebration wwwsveaborgsociety.com / info@sveaborgsociety.org Massachusetts Boston 12.08, 10AM - 4PM Swedish Yuletide. Food, crafts, gifts, Swedish café, musical entertainment, Lucia and kids’ activities. SWEA-Boston, www.sweaboston.org / swedishyuletide@sweaboston.org Michigan Farmington Hills - Finnish Culture Center 11.17, 9:30 AM - 2PM Christmas Fair. Lucia pageant, crafts and goods from Sweden, Swedish food, kids’ activities, entertainment. SWEA Michigan, www.michigan.swea.org / julbasar@sweamichigan.org Grand Rapids - St Mark’s Episcopal Church 12.01, 10 - 11:30 AM Lucia Celebration - Music and candlelight, saffron buns, cardamom bread, pepparkakor and crafts. SAHS/WM, www. sahswm.org / info@sahswm.org Novi 12.08, 3 PM Christmas Concert with Lucia. Arpi Swedish Male and Scandia Women’s Chorus of MI. www.swedishclub.net Minnesota Minneapolis 11.24, 12 PM & 2PM 11.25, 1 PM Julglädje. A kickoff to Making Traditions at American Swedish Institute - songs, stories and smiles are the hallmarks. www. asimn.org / 612-871-4907 Minneapolis 11.27 & 12.18, 6-7:30PM Jul 101. How do Swedes celebrate Christ-
mas? Make a craft and learn a Swedish Christmas song. www.asimn.org / 612871-4907 Minneapolis 11.29, 6-9 PM Scandinavian Christmas Julfest - Experience Scandinavian holiday traditions. www.saccmn.org /info@saccmn.org Minneapolis 12.01, 10AM - 5PM 12.02, 11AM - 5PM Christmas Market at American Swedish Institute. Outdoor Handcraft Fair with wares by local artisans, musical performances and activities. www.asimn.org / 612-871-4907 Moorhead - Bethesda Lutheran Church 12.16, 5– 8 PM Sankta Lucia celebration. Music and Lucia with potluck holiday treats after program. Swedish Cultural Heritage Society of the Red River Valley: valleyinc@msn. com / 701-293-3417 Scandia 11.17 - 11.18 , 12.15 - 12.16 Girls and Dolls Tea Party with Lucia. Bring your dolls and girls and enjoy lunch, stories and crafts. RSVP to Gammelgården Museum, www.gammelgardenmuseum. org / 651-433-5054 Scandia 12.1 & 12.08 Annie’s Swedish Jul Coffee Party. With history and Swedish Jul program. Gammelgården Museum, www.gammelgardenmuseum.org / 651-433-5054 Scandia 12.09, 6 AM & 8:30 AM Lucia Celebration. Swedish prayer service and Lucia Fest Breakfast. Gammelgården Museum, www.gammelgardenmuseum.org / museum@ gammelgardenmuseum.org New Jersey Budd Lake - Vasa Park 11.24, 5 PM Juldans - Dancing around the Christmas tree with traditional music. Scandinavian specialties, glögg, Sankta Lucia pageant and Santa. www.juldans.org / 973-691-8637
New Providence 11.17, 10 AM – 3 PM Scandinavian Import and gift sale – Scandinavian Christmas holiday products and food for sale. Lodge Linne, 908-665-1292 / 973-479-7873 Upper Montclair 11.18, 10 AM - 4 PM Swedish Christmas Fair. Swedish handicrafts, food, glögg, café and Lucia pageant. SWEA New Jersey www.swea.org/ newjersey / 815-861-2760 New York Jamestown 12.01 Julmarknad/Culture day. Music, door prizes and vendors. www.scandinavianjamestown.org / 716-665-0883 New York - Svenska Kyrkan 11.16-11.18, 11 AM The Swedish Church Julbasar. Crafts, Christmas music, Swedish food, glögg. www.svenskakyrkan.se/newyork / newyork@svenskakyrkan.se New York 12.07, 6 PM Christmas Ball at The Metropolitan Club. Dinner, Lucia, silent auction. The American Scandinavian Society, www.americanscandinavian.org / info@americanscandinavian.org New York - Scandinavia House 12.09, 5 PM Holiday Concert & Lucia. Scandinavian and American holiday favorites as well as a traditional St. Lucia procession. www. scandinaviahouse.org / info@amscan. org New York - Church of the Incarnation 12.15, 4-8 PM Lucia Celebration. Lucia procession and choirs. Tickets: Svenska Kyrkan, www. svenskakyrkan.se/newyork / newyork@ svenskakyrkan.se 12.24, 11 PM Christmas service: Celebrate Christ’s birth with hymns. Glögg and gingersnaps afterward. Svenska Kyrkan, www.svenskakyrkan.se/newyork / newyork@svenskakyrkan.se
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BARNKLUBBEN ELSA RIX #1 98th Annual Lucia Festival
Lucia Bride – Elsa Christina Lorieul
Saturday Dec. 2, 2018 at 3:30 pm St. Andrew’s Lutheran Church 54 Nassau Blvd. West Hempstead, NY
Lucia pageant & folk dancing
$15/adult, $5/child5-12, Children under 5 free. Sandwiches, coffee & desserts included. Glögg and gifts available.
Music by Smögåsbandet
Directions: Southern State Pkwy. Exit 17N.
2nd light left onto Nassau Blvd. Cross Hempstead Tpk., right onto 8th St. and right onto Kilburn Rd. to parking lot.
Reservations & Advance Payment Requested. Information/reservations: (516) 565-2091 • Elainedance@aol.com Send reservations & check payable to Barnklubben Elsa Rix: Elaine McGrath 252 Wellington Road South, Garden City, NY 11530
North Carolina Raleigh 12.01, 10 AM - 5 PM Christmas Fair. Scandinavian food, glögg, folk dancing, folk music, crafts and and gifts, Lucia Procession. SWEA & Vasa, www.scanfair.org / info@scanfair.org
Portland - First Presbyterian Church 12.08, 3-5 PM Lucia Fest. Lucia pageant, Tomte, ring dances, baked treats, coffee and glögg. New Sweden Cultural Heritage Society, www.newsweden.org / kristigus@aol. com
North Dakota Bismarck - Lord of Life Lutheran Church 12.09, 2-4 PM Santa Lucia with food, dancing, baked treats and goodies. Three Crowns Swedish American Association of BismarckMandan, 3crownsswedish@gmail.com / 701-400-1095
Portland - Bethany Presbyterian Church 12.08, 6-8:30 PM Nordic Christmas Celebration. Scandinavian food and music. Portland Scandinavian Chorus, www.portlandscandinavianchorus.com/concerts / info@ portlandscandinavianchorus.com
Ohio Cincinnati 12.09 Lucia Fest. Lucia dinner party. Info and tickets: Scandinavian Society of Cincinnati, www.scandinaviansoc.org
Portland - First Immanuel Luth. Church 12.25, 7-8 AM Julotta, a service in English and Swedish. Portland Scandinavian Chorus, www. portlandscandinavianchorus.com/concerts / info@portlandscandinavianchorus.com
Oregon Portland - Veterans Memorial Coliseum 12.01 -12.02, 10 AM - 4 PM ScanFair. Nordic arts and crafts ,food, Lucia, entertainment and kids’ crafts. Nordic Northwest, www.nordicnorthwest. org / 503-977-0275
Pennsylvania Philadelphia 11.30, 6 PM Julbord. Cocktails, smörgåsbord, Lucia and Christmas Market. American Swedish Historical Museum, www.americanswedish.org / info@americanswedish.org
GOT GLÖGG? Friday, Nov. 16, 7 p.m. JULMARKNAD Saturday, Dec. 1, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 2, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. ST. LUCIA DAY CELEBRATION Thursday, Dec. 13, noon at Chicago Cultural Center Thursday, Dec. 13, 4:45 p.m. at Swedish American Museum Thursday, Dec. 13, 7 p.m. at Ebenezer Lutheran Church SVENSK JULGUDSTJÄNST Sunday, Dec. 16, 4 p.m. at Ebenezer Lutheran Church JULMIDDAG Sunday, Dec. 16, 5 p.m. SHOPPING Get your Swedish items for the holidays in the Store or online Swedish American Museum 5211 N. Clark St., Chicago 773.728.8111 SwedishAmericanMuseum.org
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local events Philadelphia 12.01, 11AM – 4 PM Lucia Fest and Christmas Market with holiday deli items, decorations, and gifts, SWEA bakery and Swedish Christmas Café. American Swedish Historical Museum, www.americanswedish.org / info@ americanswedish.org Philadelphia 12.07, 6-8 PM 12.08, 2-5 PM 12.09, 2-5 PM Sankta Lucia and St. Eric’s Fair. Celebrating 81st Lucia Fest! Christmas bazaar with Scandinavian imports. www.old-swedes. com / info@old-swedes.org / 215-3891513
and drinks, handicrafts, music, dancing, Santa. Nordic Heritage Museum, www. nordicmuseum.org / nordic@nordicmuseum.org Seattle 12.02, 1 PM Children’s Christmas in Scandinavia. Santa Lucia, music, dancing and crafts. www.nordicmuseum.org / nordic@nordicmuseum.org Seattle 12.06, 10 AM Nordic Stories. Children’s Christmas stories from the Nordic countries and craft projects. www.nordicmuseum.org / nordic@nordicmuseum.org
South Dakota Dalesburg 12.09 , 3-5 PM 41st annual St Lucia. Dalesburg Scandinavian Association, www.dalesburg.org / ron@dalesburg.org
Seattle 12.12, 6:30-8:30 PM Glögg and meatballs. Traditional Swedish julbord and Lucia procession. SACCSeattle, www.sacc-seattle.org / info@ sacc-seattle.org
Texas Austin 12.09 Annual Lucia and julbazar. Bake sale and Lucia procession. SWEA Austin, www. austin.swea.org / austin@swea.org
Tacoma 12.11, 6:30PM Sankta Lucia. Festival of Light, reception to follow. Scandinavian Cultural Center at Pacific Lutheran University, www.plu. edu/scancenter / scancntr@plu.edu
Dallas 12.01 , 10 AM - 4 PM JulBasar and Lucia celebration. SWEA Dallas, www.dallas.swea.org / dallas@ swea.org
Washington, DC House of Sweden Washington 12.01 11 AM - 5 PM Christmas Bazaar. Scandinavian crafts, cafe and Lucia procession More info SWEA Washington DC or Embassy of Sweden and House of Sweden www. washingtondc.swea.org email: sweapr@ gmail.com
Houston 12.09 Lucia celebration with procession, jultallrik, fiskdamm and dancing around the christmas tree. SWEA Houston, www. houston.swea.org / sweahouston@hotmail.com Virginia Virginia Beach - Good Shepherd Lutheran Church 12.01, 9 AM - 3 PM Swedish Christmas Bazaar. SWEA Virginia Beach, www.virginiabeach.swea.org / virginiabeach@swea.org Washington Seattle 11.17 - 11.18 Yulefest. Scandinavian Christmas food
Wisconsin Dodgeville - Folklore Village 12.08, 3 PM St. Lucia with Swedish songs, candlelight and saffron buns. Potluck and dancing. www.folklorevillage.org / programs@ folklorevillage.org Hales Corners - Whitnall Park Lutheran Church 12.09, 5-7 PM Lucia Celebration. Dance around the Christmas tree, Santa, coffee and treats. Swedish American Historical Society of Wisconsin, www.sahswi.org / swedishamericanhistoricalwisc@gmail.com
Lucia Nights
December 7 and 8
Hales Corners - Whitnall Park Lutheran Church 12.25, 7-9 AM Julotta. Hymns and liturgy in Swedish and English. Coffee and treats. Swedish American Historical Society of Wisconsin, www.sahswi.org / swedishamericanhistoricalwisc@gmail.com Sister Bay 12.07 & 12.08 Traditional Swedish Christmas Smörgåsbord. A multi-course Christmas smörgåsbord. Reservations required. Al Johnson’s www.aljohnsons.com / 920-854-2626.
IKEA USA 12.07 Swedish Christmas Julbord Celebration at all IKEA Restaurants (except Carson CA) with an all-you-can-eat buffet! Contact your local IKEA store. No celebration listed close to you? For continuous info from all the U.S., see events at www.nordstjernan.com. Also, find your local SWEA chapter by going to www.swea.org - almost every SWEA organization will have Lucia and/or Christmas fairs.
The 40th Annual Sankta Lucia Pageant and Buffet
North Park University, Chicago December 8, 2018 - 4 pm Anderson Chapel Pageant Only: $5 adult/$10 for family (Payable at the door) Students free with ID Pageant and Buffet: $30 adult, $15 children Reservations required. May be purchased on Eventbrite.com More info: ghrosenberger@northpark.edu
Nordic Christmas celebration
Jul Fest
held at Spiran Lodge, Rockport,MA at the corner of Broadway and School Street.
Saturday, December 8, from 9am – 1 pm St. Lucia festival, holiday music, and lunch, and a selection of Nordic baked goods including cardamom coffee breads, meats, herring, cheeses, greens and gifts will be for sale. 16 NORDSTJERNAN
Southern hospitality, the Swedish way Traipsing through swampy forests with insects and temperatures well over 90 throughout the summer may not be on our minds when we think of Swedish immigration. But for groups of Swedish settlers in the South this must have been a reality. Early settlers sought a milder climate and fertile soil for growing food while others arrived there to work in the growing pulp and paper industry. In his book “The Swedish Heritage in America,” Allan Kastrup notes that “the most surprising feature of the Swedish-born population in the South was perhaps its wide dispersal,” adding that over half the counties in Alabama, South Carolina and Virginia had Swedish settlers as early as 1930. Florida, which Nordstjernan covered earlier this year, at the same time had no less than 55 of its 67 counties settled by Swedes. Even though each family had its own farm or small business, the settlers always worked together. As soon as enough families settled in any given area, 17 NORDSTJERNAN
there was soon a school, a church, a city hall and a police station, often built by the town’s inhabitants.
Swedes build a southern legacy
Some of the foremost contributions by Swedishtrained chemical engineers and businessmen in the pulp and paper industry during the early- to mid1900s were made in the American South. The area was choice for developing an abundant supply of fast-growing pine, ideal for the establishment of the sulfate or kraft industry which in contrast to sulfite mills could use pine as raw material to make packag-
ing materials. (The sulfate process was developed in Sweden and Germany in the early 1880s but didn’t arrive in the U.S. until well into the 20th century.) The largest pulp and paper operation in America in the 1920s, the Bogalusa Paper Company in Bogalusa, Louisiana, hired a man from Småland, Gunnar W.E. Nicholson, to run its operations in 1927. The technical director at the time was also Swedish born, Richard Låftman, educated at the Örebro Technical School. (The Bogalusa Paper Mill is still in operation, owned by International Paper and employing approximately 400 workers.) NOVEMBER 15, 2018 17
feature Continued from previous page Alabama is among the top 10 manufacturing states to this day; and when weighing only employment, the same is true about Mississippi. When it comes to Sweden’s present impact on the three coastal states of Louisiana, Mississippi and Alabama, close to 12,000 jobs are supported by Swedish interests, and the value of exports to Sweden is in excess of $100 million. Swedish roots go deep in certain areas.
Southern Swedish settlements
Between Birmingham and Montgomery is Thorsby, Alabama. Thorsby was settled in 1895 and incorporated in 1901 by Scandinavian immigrants - three Swedes and one Norwegian - who had originally settled in the midwestern United States but headed south seeking a milder climate and fertile soil. One of those settlers was Theodore T. Thorson, for whom the town was eventually named (the suffix “by” means village in Swedish). The town grew quickly, with two hotels, a sawmill and lumber company, and two wineries built within the first couple years. Thorsby was declared a promised land for northerners looking to relocate to a warmer climate, suitable for farming and better health. The fertile soil of the southern states produced grapes in large numbers, along with other fruits such as strawberries, and the peaches for which Thorsby’s Chilton County is famous. The founders formed the Concordia Land and Improvement Association and began advertising in New England newspapers about the “utopia” they had discovered in the southeastern United States. Many traveled by railroad to purchase a tract of land and start a better life. Thorsby affec-
tionately became known as the little “Swede town” by locals. Although not many Scandinavian descendant remain in Thorsby today, the town of about 2,000 residents celebrates its heritage each October with a Swedish festival. Laura Liveoak, whose family moved to Thorsby for its school system, has run the festival for 25 years. She says it’s hard to say how many visit the town for the Viking 5k race, the beauty pageant and parade, a car show and the many vendors: “There’s no entrance fee and people from neighboring counties just come and go all the time,” Liveoak says. “I was at one point asked by one of our vendors and estimated it at around 2,000 and he just laughed, saying ‘you have no idea, have you?’ and claiming it was much higher than that.” It was the festival’s 30th anniversary this year, initially founded to raise money for uniforms for the
school band and always celebrated on the second Saturday in October. All activities are family oriented and while there were no meatballs served this year, they used to be a staple at the festival and groups from Sweden have been known to perform. Silverhill, another town southeast of Mobile, Alabama and just west of the border to the Florida Panhandle was founded in 1897 by Oscar Johnson, C.O. Carlson and C.A. Valentin of Chicago, Illinois. Johnson, an immigrant from Dalarna, Sweden, founded The Svea Land Company in Chicago, which advertised land for sale in Silverhill. Scandinavian settlers came to Silverhill from virtually every state in the Union and began the development of what is now the Silverhill district. The name was derived from the hill where the turpentine still was located, at which workers were paid in silver money - hence the name Silverhill. For more memories preserved from Silverhill, see Immigrant Stories in our next issue!
Louisiana’s founding fathers
In Louisiana, the very first Swede to land in New Orleans met with the founding French father JeanBaptiste, Sieur de Bienville, in 1721. Frederick Darensbourg was a Swedish officer who became the commandant of the Germans for 40 years in Des Allemande, Louisiana. He also fought with the French militia trying to scare off the Spanish, but they spared his life due to his old age - he was 84 at the time. His great grandson Jacques Phillippe Villeré (1761-1830) was the second governor of Louisiana after it became a state. He was the first Creole and the first native of Louisiana to hold that office. Jacques’ mother was Louise Marguerite de la Chaise, daughter of Jacques de la Chaise and granddaughter, on her mother’s side, of the Chevalier Charles Frederick Darensbourg. And there were more. For the past 300 years, the Gulf Coast port city has received people from around the world seeking new lives and prospects, including notable people from Sweden. The Westfeldt Brothers coffee importers, one of the nation’s first green coffee importers, was founded by Vice Consul Gustavus Adolphus George Westfeldt, who emigrated from Sweden to Mobile, Alabama in 1835. The business was originally founded there in 1844 but changed names after two brothers joined George in partnership in 1851. The headquarters moved to New Orleans in 1870 where today a fifth generation - Thomas Duggan Westfeldt II - works as CEO and a sixth generation - Shelby Westfeldt Mills - is president. (www.westfeldtcoffee.com)
Hammond’s Crossing
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During the Battle of New Orleans, another Swede, Peder Hammond sailed across the ocean from Hammerdal, Jämtland where he was born. He left Sweden in 1812 but did not reach Louisiana until 1818 due to the War of 1812. Since the ship he was on came from neutral Sweden, two flags were flown: Whenever they sighted an American ship they would raise an American flag, and when they sighted a British ship,
they raised a British flag. At one point they sighted a ship they thought was British and raised the British flag, but when they pulled alongside the vessel they discovered it was American. They were immediately taken as prisoners, and Hammond took the oath of allegiance to the United States and promised to fight with them rather than become a prisoner of war. They were eventually taken over by a British ship. Everyone was captured and taken to England, held as prisoners at Dartmoor. After several years in captivity, there was a riot at the prison, and Hammond was able to escape; he left again for the Americas. When he arrived in New Orleans, he saw the pine forests of Louisiana and realized the potential that existed there. For only a few cents an acre he was able to purchase a large tract of land from the government and began to grow trees, which he made into masts, charcoal and other products for the maritime industry in New Orleans. In those days transportation in Louisiana was mainly by water, and he transported down the Natalbany River at Springfield, Louisiana. The tract of land from Hammond’s plantation to the
port at Natalbany River in Springfield was one of the first paths to access the area. It came to be known as Peter’s Trail. The New Orleans, Jackson and Great Northern Railroad came through the area in 1854, making the city a commercial and transport center. The point where the railroad met Peter’s Trail to Springfield was at first known as Hammond’s Crossing, and he soon became a wealthy man. He owned over 30 slaves but was said to be a very kind master. During the years between 1830 and 1859 the Hammond area, about 50 miles northwest of New Orleans, became a well populated countryside. Hammond ran a commissary, bringing in supplies by ox team from Springfield. People including Native Americans came from all over to buy for cash or to trade furs or other products. He was a philanthropist who worked for the betterment of his community. During the Civil War, Hammond lost most of his property except his land. Two old slaves stayed with the family, Uncle Gabe and Aunt Patsy. The cautious Swede had buried some money, gold and paper, but termites ate the paper money, and he was basically
broke and had to start over. Peter Hammond and Caroline Tucker had eight children. In 1870, at the age of 72, Peter died from an infection caused by the arsenic spray he had used on his fields. He is buried under the Hammond Oak in their small family cemetery in Hammond, Louisiana, the town he founded. A total of nine graves are there, including his grave and that of his wife, three daughters and his favorite slave boy. The site was given the first official state historic marker in Louisiana and was dedicated by Lieutenant Governor Bill Dodd on October 22, 1950. Around the same time, Swedish opera star Jenny Lind came to New Orleans. Jenny Lind, often known as the Swedish Nightingale was one of the most highly regarded singers of the 19th century. At the height of her fame she was persuaded by the showman P. T. Barnum to undertake a long tour of the United States, and in 1850-1851, Lind came to New Orleans several times where she was greatly loved and welcomed with enthusiasm.
Swedes in New Orleans New Orleans’ roots in jazz and blues and the arts go as deep and long as the waters of the mighty Mississippi River. It’s no wonder relatively many Swedes made New Orleans, Louisiana (NOLA) their home, historically as well as in our time. A melting pot of music
Nowadays, we think of New Orleans as the birthplace of jazz, a new kind of music in the early 1900s that developed over time - through the meeting, mixing and melding of many cultures, emotions and skills of the inhabitants of this vibrant southern city.
Nowadays we also continue to celebrate Swedish influences in contemporary music. Two musicians were recently recognized by the Preservation Hall Foundation for being Master Practitioners who have contributed immensely to local jazz and culture in New Orleans: Lars Edegran and Orange Kellin were both born in Sweden but call New Orleans home.
Lousiana Landscapes Swedish painter and woodcarver, Knute August Heldner (1875–1952), was born in Vederslöv in Småland, Sweden and spent the latter part of his professional career in New Orleans, gaining national and international recognition for his Louisiana landscapes. Heldner’s formal training was at Karlskrona Technical School and the National Royal Academy of Stockholm. He immigrated to the U.S. around 1902, arriving in Boston and moving to the Midwest, where he worked and continued his art education at the Minneapolis School of Fine Art and Chicago Art Institute. By the mid-1920s, Heldner began spending his winters in New Orleans where Cabin in the Louisiana Bayou by Knute Heldner he painted scenes from life in the French Quarter and Louisiana landscapes. He was a charter member of the New Orleans Art League, taught painting at the New Orleans Art School and was showing his art in galleries in Sweden, Paris and the U.S. Heldner had a home in New Orleans (he lived above Preservation Hall in the French Quarter) from the late 20s until his death in 1952.
Theresa Andersson photographed for Swedish News by Nate Bressler.
Lars Edegran plays the piano, guitar and banjo. Born in Stockholm, Edegran studied at Juilliard in New York for two years and later worked at a record company in Chicago. As part of a wave of European musicians who moved to New Orleans, Edegran arrived in 1965. On his first day in the Big Easy, he entered Preservation Hall and was welcomed with open arms – and has periodically played with the Preservation Hall Jazz Band ever since. Örjan “Orange” Kellin grew up in Ljungby, Sweden, listening to the pop music of the day: jazz. His first encounter with a New Orleans record “was like a bomb went off. It was comNOVEMBER 15, 2018 19
feature Continued from previous page pletely different than anything else I’d heard.” He came to the U.S in the 1960s, and has played and made recordings, served as musical director and celebrated onstage with Louis Armstrong on his 70th birthday. In 2010, Kellin formed the New Orleans Deluxe Orchestra, an eight-piece group that resurrects music from the early 1900s with an emphasis on New Orleans jazz.
Swedes on tour
Singer-songwriter Anders Osborne was born in 1966 in Uddevalla, Sweden. He left Sweden as a teen and traveled all over the world before landing in New Orleans in 1985, making the Big Easy his home and mixing the eccentricities of the city into his music. His guitar work, songwriting and soulful vocals have brought him local fame and successful tours. After years of struggle, he has earned many additional fans as his recovery from addiction have benefited his music making and his colleagues in the industry. His program, called Send Me a Friend, pairs volunteers with musicians — for whom venues with bars are usually the workplace — trying to stay sober on the road and keep working. Osborne has released 15 albums and is currently touring the U.S. In 1990, Theresa Andersson was 18 and left Gotland, Sweden to join Anders Osborne in the Big Easy. She fell in love with the city and has lived there ever since. Inspired by the likes of Duke Ellington and Gil Evans, Allen Toussaint and
At the second annual Legacy Program Awards Ceremony on October 17, the Preservation Hall Foundation recognized outstanding musicians in New Orleans: Swedes Orange Kellin (left) and Lars Edegran (right), the 2018 Preservation Hall Legacy Program Inductees. The master practitioners are both residents of and active musicians in the Big Easy; they are shown here with Swedish Honorary Consul in New Orleans Cecilia Kjellgren.
Our stories from the Swedish South will continue in our next issue, No. 17. Betty Harris, Andersson is a singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist who has built an impressive network through her musicianship. In the U.S. she has learned several new instruments, including the drums and mountain dulcimer, and has performed with several well-known musicians, on television
and in movies. Andersson has released more than 50 recordings.
Other notable NOLA Swedes
Gustavus Schmidt was born in 1795 in Sweden. He joined the navy and in 1815 left for the United States where he established himself as a lawyer in Richmond, Virginia. In 1830 he left for New Orleans and by 1841 Schmidt had established the first law journal in the state of Louisiana and in the deep south: the Louisiana Law Journal. His journal, unlike any other law journal published in the United States but very similar to that of his brother Carl’s, had an international focus. In 1844, Schmidt established the Louisiana Law School, the first law school in the state; and in 1851 he published The Civil Law of Spain and Mexico, one of the first works on comparative law. For the 1884 World’s Fair in New Orleans, Swedish born architect Gustav M. Torgerson designed the Cotton Centennial Exposition’s main building. It was the largest of its kind and the exterior was to echo the towers, arches and turrets of the Louvre Museum in Paris. The interior exhibit halls had few obstructions, and the huge Music Hall at the building’s center could seat 11,000 people in the audience and 600 on the stage. For the first time at a world’s fair, elevators took visitors to upper floors, and electric lights illuminated the structures and grounds allowing the exposition to remain open until 9 p.m. In 1902, Swedish artist Thure de Thulstrup was commissioned to paint a large image for the St. Louis World’s Fair, commemorating the transfer of the Louisiana Territory from France to the United States. The painting, Hoisting American Colors, Louisiana Cession, 1803, was well received and has been on continuous display in the Cabildo Museum since the founding of the Louisiana State Museum. Artist Bror Anders Wikstrom made a name for himself as a prominent artist who took charge of creating the floats and decorations during the early decades of Carnival. Born in Sweden in 1854, Wikstrom came to New Orleans in 1883, and it wasn’t long before he was elevating the extravaganza of Mardi Gras through his fantastical designs for early krewes; he served as the chief designer behind 20 floats and hundreds of costumes. He also founded the New Orleans Artists Association in 1885, one of the civic groups that sparked the Delgado Museum of Art (NOMA) in 1910, and was a popular landscape and marine painter and sculptor. 20 NORDSTJERNAN
Anders Osborne (above) on tour; and (below) 2018 Jenny Lind scholarship recipient Kine Sandtrø performs near the Jenny Lind portrait at the Williams Research Center in New Orleans.
Sweden’s Honorary Consuls in the U.S. Who are they? In an effort to find out more about the Swedish consuls in America, the work they do and the people they represent, contributor Helen Teike interviewed each of them, published here throughout the year.
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Honorary Consul: Cecilia Kjellgren, New Orleans How long have you been the Swedish consul? I was nominated the new Swedish Honorary Consul in New Orleans in January of 2017, and later confirmed in 2018.
Do you eat pea soup on Thursdays? Lutfisk or surströmming? How about sill och nubbe at Midsummer? I do love pea soup but rarely eat it, unless I have Swedish punsch to go with it. As far as the sill and nubbe is concerned, the Swedes in New Orleans usually get together every year and enjoy traditional food for Midsummer.
What is your full-time occupation? I have been a small business owner for more than 15 years and produce custom made linens for a local retailer. The designs are historical and very traditional to New Orleans. I am also a certified tour guide. How much time do you spend on consular matters? It depends if we have a large group of visitors from Sweden and if we have special events going on. I do not have any help, but for special events I rely heavily on my wonderful and dedicated volunteers. How many Swedish citizens are in your area? I estimate we have about a thousand Swedes in our area. Since I have multi-state jurisdictions, including Louisiana, Mississippi and Alabama, I also assist and provide services in those areas on some weekends. What is your most important task? If you had more funds what would you do to spread the word about Sweden? The Gulf Region is vulnerable to disasters and it is very important to maintain a sense of who is in the area. We stay connected through social media, newsletters and an updated website. We aspire to spread the news about Sweden celebrating Swedish history and culture and are planning exhibits and events to accomplish that goal. What is your most important job for the Swedish American community? The local population has a great interest in learning about Swedish history, innovation, sustainability, equality, art and education. Tourism is the number one industry in New Orleans, and there is an increase in consular activities during our festivals. During my 30 years in the U.S. and over 20 years in New Orleans, I have established a close connection with and knowledge of our local business community. I can assist those who wish to establish a business here; I am also well connected in Sweden, so I can assist with trade missions over there.
Are there other local Swedish organizations you cooperate with? We have a wonderful collaboration with various culture centers in New Orleans. We also partner with local universities, the Jazz Museum and the Historic New Orleans Collection to promote Swedish artists. Does your consulate differ from the other Swedish honorary consulates? World Trade Center of New Orleans was the very first one established among what are today over 300 World Trade Center organizations in nearly 100 countries; and career and honorary consuls have had a presence in Louisiana since the 1800s. What is your personal connection with Sweden? I was born in Sweden and have dual citizenship. I visit family every year in Sweden, and we speak Swedish at home since my husband, who works as a cardiologist, is also from Sweden. I am involved in various cultural events throughout the year and this is an effective way to reach out to the local community. Our yearly Scandinavian Festival, Midsommar Festival and Lucia are always well attended. Honorary Consulate of Sweden in New Orleans 504.460.2825 neworleans@consulateofsweden.org www.facebook.com/honoraryconsulateofneworleans
How do you introduce Sweden to someone who’s unfamiliar with the country? My favorite subject is talking about Sweden, and I usually talk about the social welfare, the freedom to roam (allemansrätten) and the fact that Sweden is a great country to raise a family. I am very proud of where I come from, even though I only spent 13 years of my life in Sweden. But, I return as often as I can to visit with family and friends. What is Sweden’s biggest achievement in history? As a peace maker, Dag Hammarskjöld was able to mitigate the impact of several crises in the world during his tenure. What Swedish person do you admire most? Alva Myrdal, a Swedish sociologist and politician who received the Nobel Peace Prize in 1982. She is most known for her contributions in promoting social welfare, especially in the 1930s, and helping to create the Swedish welfare state. What is the biggest misconception about Sweden? That crime is spinning out of control.Like any other country, we have our share of challenges when it comes to crime, but Sweden is dealing with the issue aggressively and successfully, while enjoying a strong economy and a shrinking unemployment rate. What do you feel the U.S. can learn from Sweden? Universal healthcare, child support and better affordable housing for families in need. Parents who live and have children in Sweden, receive child allowances which is a tax-free and paid monthly until the child reaches the age of 16. Also, parents are given 480 days paid parental leave, and Sweden was actually the first country in the world to replace gender-specific maternity leave with parental leave in 1974. NOVEMBER 15, 2018 21
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Pepper in your gingersnaps? In the old days the richer you were, the more pepper you put into your gingersnaps, or pepparkakor, since pepper was an expensive spice. The pepparkaka is an old tradition with origins in Caesar’s Rome. In Scandinavia during the Middle Ages, the pepparkakor were thought to have medicinal properties. In case you want to make your own gingersnaps, AKA pepparkakor, just bear in mind they’re strongly addictive and a classic in every way around Christmas in Sweden: ©2018 Swedish Match North Europe AB
Ingredients 10 ounces unsalted butter (2 sticks + a couple tablespoons) 1-3/4 cup sugar 1 cup golden syrup (“ljus sirap”) 1 cup water 1 tablespoon baking soda (hjortronsalt or bikarbonat) mixed in with flour 6-1/3 cups flour 1/2 tablespoon ground ginger 1/2 tablespoon ground cinnamon 1/2 tablespoon ground cloves
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Frosting (optional) 1/2 cup confectioners sugar 2 teaspoons water Instructions Mix butter, syrup, sugar and spices Add water Mix in flour and baking soda Refrigerate for 12 hours Roll the pastry very thin and cut out shapes with cookie cutters Bake the ginger snaps at 375˚F - 400˚F, about 10 minutes until brown For the frosting, place confectioners sugar in a bowl and gradually add water until frosting is firm. Decorate the ginger snaps with the frosting, let rest until dry.
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art and culture Directions - Preheat oven to 375°F - Peel and quarter apples, slice 1/4-inch thin - Mix with lemon juice, sugar, flour - Crush cookies finely in food processor, or in ziplock bag with a rolling pin - Mix all topping ingredients well - Put apple mixture into 9x13 pan and top with cookie crumble mixture - Bake 40-50 minutes or until apples are “bubbly” Directions for whipped cream 1 cup of cream 1/4 cup of Al Johnson’s Golden Goat syrup Mix and whip ingredients until stiff peaks form Serve on top of Gingersnap Apple Crisp!
This pepparkakor-inspired recipe adds a little Swedish to an American Thanksgiving dessert.
Gingersnap apple crisp We’re constantly on the lookout for variations on the staples for the Thanksgiving dessert table. Here’s a delicious apple crisp recipe with distinctive Swedish flair from John Ostran, baker at Al Johnson’s Swedish Restaurant & Butik in Sister Bay, Wisconsin. Gingersnap apple crisp with maple syrup whipped cream filling: Ingredients: 6 medium apples, roughly 3 pounds (Al’s prefers Granny Smith apples) 1-1/2 tablespoons lemon juice 1/4 cup sugar 2 tablespoons flour Topping 1 cup flour 1/3 cup sugar 1/3 cup brown sugar 1 pack of pepparkakor (Al’s recommends Nyåkers Ginger Snaps), crushed 1/2 cup of melted butter
Axel Albert Otto Johnson was known as Al Johnson, the founder of Al Johnson’s Swedish Restaurant & Butik in Sister Bay, Wisconsin. He was born in Chicago to immigrant parents, and served with the 101st Airborne in the U.S. Army during WWII. Here he is in a November photo taken in Eagles Nest, Austria. photo www.facebook.com/AlJohnsons
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Swedish limpa
“Every time I make Swedish limpa it gives me flashbacks to my childhood. I truly LOVED this bread ... and I was not the only Swedish kid who did.” -Anna Bringle Our immigrant grandmothers brought with them to the United States a particular rye bread recipe we know here in Swedish America as “limpa.” It is a slightly sweet and moist light rye bread with recognizable flavors of its special ingredients: fennel, anise and orange rind. In Swedish, the literal translation of limpa does in fact mean [oblong] “loaf,” and contemporary Swedes do refer to a certain kind of rye bread as “limpa.” It’s often sweetened with Swedish light syrup (ljus sirap) but doesn’t necessarily include those three ingredients we’ve often come to expect in the U.S. One of our favorite Swedish bakers in America, Anna Bringle of www.Swedishdreamish. com, shares with us her favorite limpa recipe - typical of that which Swedes in Sweden have loved for generations. It is slightly sweetened with Swedish syrup, which has to be ordered from one of the specialty stores in the U.S.
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1-1/3 cup + 2 tbsp (3.5 dl) luke warm water 104°F (40°C) 1 pkg dry yeast 2 teaspoons salt 3 tablespoons (60 g) unsalted butter 1/3 cup + 4 teaspoons (1 dl) Swedish light syrup (ljus sirap) - can be substituted with American light molasses but it’s not going to be the same. 3-1/3 cup + 4 teaspoons (8.2 dl) bread flour 3/4 cup (1.8 dl) dark rye flour
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In a large bowl, combine dry yeast, salt, bread flour and dark rye flour. Save some of the bread flour for later. Melt the butter and add water and Swedish syrup and warm it to approximately 104°F (40°C). Mix dry and wet ingredients well. If needed stir
Augusta’s Daughter Ever wonder what made so many emigrate from Sweden in the nineteenth century? Judit Martin’s novel, “Augusta’s Daughter,” about 19th century Swedish peasant life made such an impression on us, we decided to offer it to the Nordstjernan readership. call 1.800.827.9333 for your own copy ($24.90 incl. S&H to cont. U.S.). The sequel,
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The leader of Sweden’s Social Democrats, Stefan Löfven, abandoned efforts to form a government on Oct. 29, extending a political deadlock that has gripped the country since an inconclusive national election seven weeks ago. “In light of the responses I have had so far ... the possibility does not exist for me to build a government that can be accepted by parliament,” Löfven told reporters. The center-right Alliance bloc’s leader, Ulf Kristersson, has already tried and failed to form a government. The second failed attempt, now by Löfven, brought the prospect of a snap election closer, though the speaker of parliament said he
would try to avoid that at all costs. After Löfven abandoned the second effort to form a government, the Parliament’s speaker has become more involved in breaking the political deadlock. The willingness to compromise has been “limited,” Speaker Andreas Norlén said at a press conference, but “A snap election would be a big defeat for the Swedish political system,” he told reporters. Norlén will lead group talks in an attempt to form a grand coalition and explore other potential governments. There’s no set deadline for how long talks can take, but “We have to see a vote in parliament at some point. It could be the only thing that breaks the deadlock,” Norlén said. An interim administration under Löfven has run Sweden since last month’s election.
Olympic bid for Sweden
Sweden is one of three countries vying for the bid to host the 2026 Winter Olympics. Sweden has not hosted the Olympics since 1912 though Swedish towns have applied to host six times since then. In December 2017, new criteria for application reopened the discussion with proposals for several Swedish cities to host together. There is an ongoing debate about finances related to the applica-
tion, but the bid team says 90 percent of the venues that would be used for the games already exist, and a new ice rink and skiing venue are the only things that would need to be built. This could mean alpine skiing in Åre, ski jump and Nordic skiing in Falun, and ice hockey, figure skating and the arena-based competitions at a new venue in Stockholm. There are two other candidates: Calgary, Canada and a combined Milan and Cortina d’Ampezzo, Italy. A vote is scheduled for June.
Sweden’s Oscar contender
The Swedish Oscar Committee has selected Ali Abbasi’s film, the 2018 Cannes Film Festival winner, “Border,” as its entry for best foreignlanguage film at this year’s 91st Academy Awards. “Border” is a Swedish-Danish production co-written by Abbasi with Isabella Eklöf and John Ajvide Lindqvist, based on a short story by Lindqvist that follows a customs officer (Eva Melander), with an extraordinary sense of smell, who develops a strange attraction to a suspect she’s investigating, leading to revelations that call into question her entire existence. Nominations for the 91st Academy Awards will be announced Jan. 22, 2019 with the ceremony following on Feb. 24, 2019
Half the population of the Viking-town Sigtuna were migrants New analysis of the remains of 38 people who lived and died in the town of Sigtuna, Sweden during the 10th, 11th and 12th centuries reveals high genetic variation and a wide scale migration. The study is the largest of its kind so far in Sweden and a combination of several methods, including DNA analysis and strontium isotope analysis of teeth. The results are published in a new article in Current Biology. Sigtuna is well known as one of the earliest actual cities in the area and was formally founded around 980 AD. More unknown is the fact that the picturesque town, which today is home to 10.000 people, was a distinctly cosmopolitan place back then. Researchers at Stockholm University, in cooperation with Uppsala University, Middle Eastern Technical University in Turkey, the British Geological Survey in the UK, and Curt-EngelhornZentrum Archäometrie in Germany, have analyzed the remains of 38 individuals from six different burial sites in Sigtuna. The analysis is based on a combination of methods from archeology and osteology, including DNA analysis and strontium analysis (isotope and level of strontium in teeth varies, depending of where the individual lived in their youth). The results are clear: Around half the population of Viking Age Sigtuna originated from outside Mälardalen. “We’re used to thinking of the Vikings as a traveling kind and can easily picture the school 26 NORDSTJERNAN
books with maps and arrows pointing out from Scandinavia to as far as Turkey and America, but not so much in the other direction,” says Maja Krzewinska, researcher at the Archaeological Research Laboratory, Stockholm University and primary author behind the study. Roughly half the individuals examined grew up in or around the Sigtuna area. The other half is equally divided as regional immigrants (from southern Scandinavia, Norway and Denmark) and long-distance immigrants from further away: the British Isles, Ukraine, Lithuania, northern Germany and other parts of central Europe. The immigration to Sigtuna was common for both males and females. Approximately 70 percent of the female population was immigrants, compared to 44 percent of the men. “The archaeological record from Sigtuna never ceases to fascinate as it shows such a wide variety of cultural expressions. And here we see who grew up there and who moved to Sigtuna,” says Anna Kjellström, osteologist at Stockholm University and an author of the study. “I especially like that we find two generation immigrants among the buried, that kind of migratory information has never been encountered before as far as I know,” says Anders Götherström, one of the leaders of the ATLAS-project in which this study was conducted. Similar studies going even further back in his-
Adult male, Sigtuna, buried in the 11th century. Discovered in 2008.
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