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What’s inside? News 2-3 Thanksgiving traditions in Norway Business 4 Obituaries & Religion 5 M. Michael Brady Thanksgiving Feast.” But its roots are older In 1770, Mikkelsmess was abolished as a Opinion 6-7 Asker, Norway and reflect both religious and secular tradi­ public church holiday in Denmark and Nor­ tion. way. In 1918 Mikkelsmess was reinstated in Barneblad 8 Thanksgiving, originally the day of The religious roots of Høsttakkefest pre­ the Norwegian liturgical calendar, and from Holiday Gift Guide 9-17 giving thanks for the harvest, is celebrated date the adoption of Christianity in Norway. 1999 on, its celebration is optional in the In Your Neighborhood 18- 19 in various ways on differing days round the In the ancient city of Chonae, on September Church of Norway. Today Norwegian calen­ Norwegian Heritage 20-21 world, reflecting the diversity of cultural and 29, 380 AD, according to the western litur­ dars annotate September 29 as Mikkelsmess. religious tradition. In the U.S. and Canada, gical calendar, a church was consecrated The secular roots of Høsttakkefest are Taste of Norway 22 the history of Thanksgiving can be traced to the Archangel Michael. With time, that agrarian and tied to the practice of transhu­ Arts & Entertainment 23 back to the Reformation. As in many other date was celebrated in the Catholic Church mance, the seasonal movement of people countries, it also hallmarks the harvest. To­ as Michaelmas, spelled Mikkelsmess in the with their livestock between lower valleys $1 = NOK 8.686 day the celebration of Thanksgiving Day Nordic countries. In medieval Europe, it be­ in winter and higher pastures in summer. In updated 11/16/2015 conveniently is fixed. came associated with the harvest at the end rural Norway, Høsttakkefest originally was The celebration of Thanksgiving in Nor­ of the farming year. So in Norway, the an­ called Buferdsdagen, also spelled Bufardag, In comparison way differs. In name, it’s nearly the same: nual Høsttakkefest was held along with Mik­ 10/16/2015 8.1078 Høsttakkefest translates directly to “Harvest kelsmess or on a Sunday before or after it. See > thanksgiving, page 21 05/16/2015 7.3182 11/16/2014 6.7482 Photo: Pixabay 2 • November 20, 2015 norwegian american weekly Nyheter fra Norge Nyheter Snart fullt på norskkurs Krekar Bombetrussel mot barneskole i Kapasiteten for asylsøkere som skal lære norsk Barneskolen holder stengt 13. november etter at det har kommet en bombetrussel er snart sprengt i Grenland varetekts- mot skolen. Politiet tror ikke trusselen er reell. 9. november ble skolen orientert om at en anonym avsender hadde skrevet på Instagram at skolen skulle sprenges fre­ fengslet dag. Skolen meldte fra til Utdanningsetat­ en og politiet. — Politiet har hatt en grup­ Mulla Krekar og to pe som har jobbet med å prøve å finne IP- andre terrormistenkte adressen. Det har de foreløpig ikke klart, men vi regner med at det kommer. I dag varetektsfengsles og vurderte utdanningsetaten at vi skal holde undergis samtidig brev- stengt i morgen, sier Lühr. Rektoren har ingen formening om sannsynligheten for og besøkskontroll at noe kommer til å skje. Skolen sendte 12. november ut en sms til foresatte om Aftenposten at skolen vil holde stengt fredag. Isteden­ for blir det uteskole frem til klokken 13. Najmuddin Faraj Ahmad (58), alias I meldingen informerer skolen også om at Foto: Gry Erin Skjelbred / NRK mulla Krekar, ble natt til 12. november politiet vurderer at det er lite sannsynlig Velkomstklassen tilbys nyankomne fremmedspråklige barn for at de skal lære norsk . pågrepet i Kongsvinger fengsel. 13. novem­ at trusselen blir iverksatt. Det bekrefter ber ettermiddag møtte han i Oslo tingrett, i politiet i Oslo. På Twitter opplyser de at NRK minst 500 fremmedspråklige innom i uka. sal 250, mistenkt for å ha vært lederen av et de etterforsker trusselen mot skolen, men — Vi er ganske godt forberedt, men det terrornettverk som italienske myndigheter at de vurderer den som uspesifikk. — Vi vurderer for hver elev vi får inn er litt stille før stormen. Vi har kontroll nå, har etterforsket i flere år. (VG) om vi har behov for flere voksne. Det er men vi vet ikke helt hvor stor den stormen Foruten Krekar er 13 andre personer i en vurdering vi tar nesten hver eneste uke. eller bølgen vil bli i Skien kommune, sier fem land pågrepet i antiterroraksjonen som blir ny nestleder i SV Denne uka har vi øk bemanninga noe fordi vi inspektør Harald Dønnestad. Han er i tett har fått kodenavnet ”JWEB”—Jihad on web. En enstemmig valgkomité har innstilt har fått inn flere nye elever, sier rektor Line dialog med ledelsen i Skien kommune og ei­ To av disse holder til i Norge: En 38 år gam­ Snorre Valen til ny nestleder i SV. Valen Marie Refsdal ved Lunde barneskole. endomsavdelinga om situasjonen. mel norsk statsborger bosatt i Fredrikstad, og tar over etter Bård Vegar Solhjell, som De huser Skiens eneste velkomstklasse — Utfordringen vil bli å få nok lærere, en 42-årig iraksk borger bosatt i Drammen. meldte at han trakk seg tidligere i høst. med 37 elever fra 7 til 15 år. og vi på administrasjonen kjenner trøkket i Alle tre er begjært utlevert til Italia og Utnevnelsen blir formalisert i slutten av — De får noe støtte i morsmålet når de veldig stor grad. Daglig kommer det asyl­ siktet for terrorplanlegging, og alle tre møtte måneden på partiets landsstyre, skriver trenger det og basiskunnskaper i norsk for å søkere som ønsker å starte på norskopp­ 13. november i Oslo tingrett. Klassekampen. 31-år gamle Valen er være rusta når de kommer ut på sin ordinære læring hos oss. 13. november kveld kom kjennelsen valgt inn på Stortinget fra Sør-Trøndelag hjemmeskole. Han mener det kan være en ide med en fra Oslo tingrett, som er gjort i påvente av og sitter i finanskomiteen. Han har vært I Porsgrunn har velkomstklassen nå 40 egen norskskole for asylsøkere. at italienske myndigheter sender en formell medlem av SVs sentralstyre siden 2011. elever—det høyeste tallet noen gang. Der er — Hvis dette blir veldig stort etter hvert, utleveringsbegjæring: Den kommende nestlederen sier til avisen det nå inntaksstopp. Også i Skien er det snart har vi ikke kapasitet her i huset, og da hadde Mulla Krekar: Varetektsfengsles i tre at han vil bidra til mindre gravalvor og fullt. det vært bedre å ha all asylundervisning på et uker. 38 år gammel norsk statsborger bosatt mer entusiasme i partiet. — Jeg tror buds­ — Med dagens ressurser kan vi ikke ta egna sted, sier Dønnestad. i Fredrikstad: Varetektsfengsles i to uker. kapet om et samfunn med mindre økono­ imot mer enn noen få elever til. Da må vi an­ 42-årig iraksk borger bosatt i Drammen: sette flere nye lærere, sier Refsdal. English Synopsis: Grenland is running out of spots in Varetektsfengsles i tre uker. Alle undergis miske forskjeller veldig lett kan fremføres their classes for asylum seekers. med mer humør og entusiasme, sier han. I Ved Voksenopplæringa i Skien er det nå samtidig brev- og besøkskontroll i hele feng­ tillegg til å være politiker har Valen mark­ slingsperioden. ert seg som musiker i bandene Gallery, Bakgrunnen for at tingretten nå har be­ Amish 82 og Peevish Penfriend. stemt at de tre skal varetektsfengsles, er at (Aftenposten) det er “nærliggende fare for at siktede vil Må handle julegaver forspille bevis i saken ved å fjerne notater, De rike får 2,100 kroner dagen i skatte­ Økende arbeidsledighet og lav oljepris får skylda samordne forklaringer og påvirke medsikt­ lette ede og vitner dersom han nå løslates”, heter for at færre nordmenn hiver seg på årets kjøpefest det i kjennelsene. Norges tusen rikeste har fått 2,100 kro­ Kjennelsene i Oslo tingrett er i tråd med ner dagen i skattelette. Folk flest har fått NRK begjæringene fra Politiets sikkerhetstjeneste 5.30. Siv Jensens parti hevder de er «for (PST). folk flest». Likevel har de gitt landets tu­ Krekar har avvist kategorisk alle de nye Nordmenn handler mindre julegaver i år sen rikeste mennesker mer i skattelette anklagene. Også de to andre mistenkte nek­ enn tidligere, allikevel anslår organisasjonen hver eneste dag enn hva «folk flest» får ter noen form for befatning med terror og Virke at handelen i desember vil øke med 3.5 på et helt år. Det viser tall finansminister planlegging av terrorvirksomhet. prosent. Siv Jensens eget departement har utar­ Justisminister (Frp) Idar Kreutzer, administrerende direktør beidet. For å få dokumentert forskjellene vil ha mulla Krekar utlevert til Italia så fort i Finans Norge, mener Norge er avhengig av har Arbeiderpartiet bedt Finansdeparte­ som mulig hvis domstolene sier ja, men vei­ at folk bruker penger på julehandelen. mentet sette opp skattelettene fra den blå en fram dit kan bli lang. regjeringen fordelt etter hvor stor for­ — Hvis man skrur på bremsen for hardt, mue nordmenn har. Svaret fra Siv & co. så reduserer det etterspørsel og omsetning i English Synopsis: Italian authorities suspect Mullah om fordelingen mellom landets nesten varehandelen. Dette vil blant annet føre til Krekar of leading a terrorist network from prison. He 4.2 millioner innbyggere over 17 år gir økende arbeidsledighet og negative signaler has been detained in Norway, along with two other tydelige svar: Norges tusen rikeste men­ i økonomien, sier Kreutzer. suspects. Their visitors and written communication will be controlled throughout the detention period. nesker har fått i gjennomsnitt 768,800 Kreutzer mener julehandelen er med på kroner i årlig skattelette av den blå regjer­ å opprettholde en sunn samfunnsøkonomi. ingen. 95 prosent av skattebetalerne har — Det er gledelig nytt at folk vil bruke under fem millioner kroner i formue. De omtrent det samme som i fjor på julehandel. Foto: Pixabay har fått 1,928 kroner i gjennomsnittlig Det betyr at det verken blir en kjøpefest eller Penger brukt på julegaver kan hjelpe økonomien. Abonner skattelette. Det utgjør rett under 5 kro­ en oppbremsing. Dette bidrar til stabilitet i ner og 30 øre pr dag. — Dette viser hvor folks økonomi og holder Norge i gang, sier — Folk planlegger naturlig nok å være på norsk skjevt regjeringens skattelettelser slår ut. Kreutzer. mer moderate med årets julehandel på grunn De som får fem kroner dagen merker ikke Økende arbeidsledighet og en lav olje­ av usikre tider. Samtidig har vi aldri hatt mer amerikansk ukentlig! det i en tid hvor barnehageplassene blir pris er bare noen av årsakene til at nordmenn å rutte med på grunn av den historisk lave dyrere, egenandelene går opp, elavgiften sannsynligvis vil moderere sine innkjøp mer renta, sier Sandmæl. Ring til (800) 305-0217 øker og det kuttes i pendlerfradraget, sier enn tidligere. Send e-post til Ap-leder Jonas Gahr Støre til VG. Forbrukerøkonom i DNB, Silje Sand­ English Synopsis: The strength of Norway’s economy mæl spår at mange vil holde hardere på lom­ is dependent on people spending money on [email protected] (VG) gifts, according to Idar Kreutzer of Finance Norway. meboka ved årets handel. Norwegian american weekly November 20, 2015 • 3 news from norway Not pursuing This week in brief Gender equality stats Norway condemns terrorist attacks in France temp. border “Paris has again been hit by horrifying New statistics on terrorist attacks. My thoughts are with gender equality the victims, their families, and the whole controls nation,” said Minister of Foreign Affairs pushes the Nordics Børge Brende. Norway will not follow Paris was hit by several terrorist at­ further—and reveals Sweden’s lead on borders tacks on Friday night. At least 128 people disparities lost their lives, according to the French The Local prosecuting authorities. Around 250 have been injured, 100 of them critically. Special Release Norway is not considering following “Norway condemns the terrorist at­ Norden Sweden and imposing temporary border tacks in the strongest possible terms. We controls, the prime minister said on Novem­ support the French authorities in their ef­ Statistics on the progress of gender ber 11. forts to find out who is behind the attacks, equality in the Nordic region are now avail­ “We are not considering anything new and to hold the perpetrators accountable. able in one place online. The new data reveal like that at the present moment,” Prime Min­ “The terrorists’ loathsome objective that the Nordics are still cutting edge, but ister said on the sidelines of a was to hurt as many innocent people as there are national differences and stagnation summit in Malta. possible. This wasn’t just an attack on in key areas. “We have for the past two months had Paris and the French people, but an attack The open-access website www.norden. a border presence which is quite a lot big­ on us all. Amidst this terrible tragedy, org/genderequality offers a wealth of sex- ger than earlier,” she said. “Whereas Sweden it is moving to see the solidarity that is disaggregated statistics on money and pow­ has not had the same level of escalation as spreading among the French people— er, paid and unpaid work, suicide, and smok­ we already have had.” in Paris and throughout the country, as ing in the five Nordic countries and Åland, Sweden’s minister for home affairs, well as the support being shown by the the Faroe Islands, and Greenland. Anders Ygeman, told a press conference in rest of the world. The terrorists’ aim is to The statistics show that Danish and Stockholm that border controls would take frighten us. They will not succeed. We are Swedish women are the least represented on place on the Øresund Bridge that connects standing together to fight extremism and the boards of listed companies, that Icelan­ Denmark and Sweden, as well as the ferry terrorism,” said Brende. dic men are the best at taking paternity leave, Photo: public domain / Wikimedia Commons terminals in southern Sweden. (Ministry of Foreign Affairs) that Finnish toddlers attend kindergarten the Self-portrait by Swedish painter Carl Larsson The Swedish controls took effect on least, and that Swedish men do the most un­ with his daughter Brita. The Nordics are ahead Nov. 12 and will initially apply for 10 days. Asylum officials’ Facebook page “naïve” of the curve on gender equality in aspects like In response to the growing number of See > gender, page 6 child care, but gaps remain. See > borders, page 7 asylum seekers, the Ministry of Justice has turned to social media. Deputy Minis­ ter of Justice for the (FrP) Jøran Kallmyr describes their new Face­ book page as a resource, arguing that so­ “It’s not art: it’s a house” cial media is where many asylum seekers get their information. “House of Commons” He states that it provides asylum ap­ plicants not considered as being in need confronts oil-rich of protection with “accurate and pragmat­ Norway with its past ic information.” “It is not exactly ‘Welcome to Nor­ way,’” he told news agency NTB. The Local The “Stricter asylum regulations in Norway” page has been in the news since The dilapidated wooden house that ap­ it was set up on Nov. 6. Officials have peared last month on the square outside had to delete all comments due to people Norway’s parliament has delighted Oslo posting threats and hateful remarks. residents and visitors alike. Is it art? “No,” Moreover, the Police Security Ser­ says Marianne Heske, the conceptual artist vice (PST) says that as the influx of asy­ behind it. “It’s just a house.” lum seekers to Norway continues, this For the project, entitled House of Com­ group continues to be at risk of being tar­ mons, Heske, one of Norway’s leading con­ geted by right wing extremists here. ceptual artists, had a small abandoned pro­ “Hate rhetoric has surfaced, as well vincial house from Østfold, south of Oslo, as support and advocacy for acts of van­ moved to a space in front of the , the dalism against properties where asylum seat of Norway’s parliament. Photo: svennevenn / Flickr seekers are staying,” officials write. The house, which was unveiled on Oc­ “House of Commons” is a simple farmhouse placed on the grounds of Stortinget. Norwegian musician Erik Honoré tober 21, has generated huge interest, with has both commented on the Ministry of an average of 700 people an hour coming to the Pompidou Centre in Paris. “It’s an old farmhouse for a small farmer Justice’s new Facebook page and spoken visit it over the weekends. “I never said it was art,” she said of the and now it’s in a new setting, so it’s changed with NRK. “I am criticizing their [Min­ “It is incredible really. It’s touching Østfold house. “Artists are insistent about into the House of Commons—that’s our istry of Justice officials’] choice of harsh something in people obviously,” Heske told things being their work, but it’s not my work, mind-screening, it’s our way of seeing it.” language—‘if you do not leave voluntari­ The Local. “People are reacting so much, I just moved it. I don’t say anything about it. She said the work was intended to con­ ly, you will be returned by force’—and people are queuing up all the time. It’s been I just move the house. That’s it. I don’t say front the oil-rich country Norway had be­ that they didn’t foresee the flood of racist in all the newspapers, and they are all kind of a word.” come with its more humble past. comments, thinly veiled threats etc. that surprised, because it’s only a simple house.” She said she believed the house, which “Norway has changed enormously,” had to come, given the current debate cli­ Heske’s most famous project saw her like the parliament building in front of it was she said. “You can’t imagine the simple life mate,” Honoré tells The Foreigner. dismantle a 17th-century Norwegian log built about 150 years ago, had been trans­ “The head of the PST saw it necessary cabin and reassemble it within the of formed by its new setting. See > house, page 6 to go on air on NRK yesterday to warn about the threat from right-wing extrem­ ists as a result of the refugee crisis, and This week’s news from Norway is brought to you through partnerships with: she especially mentioned the rise in hate speech on social media,” he continues. “Based on this, the last thing the Jus­ tice Ministry should do is to open up a new channel for conflict rhetoric and ag­ gression,” concludes Honoré. www.thelocal.no & theforeigner.no (Michael Sandelson / The Foreigner) 4 • November 20, 2015 norwegian american weekly Business Business News & Notes

Norwegian founder Kjos felt “betrayed” Norway’s airline unions denied that any One stylish new app by staff Norwegian staff had seriously attempted to “Instagram for fashion,” Villoid lets users play Norwegian Air founder Bjørn Kjos saw destroy the company. “The representatives his employees’ attempt to get Norway’s Civ­ of Norwegian have not tried to sabotage the with styles and instantly purchase what they like il Aviation Authority (CAA) to ban cheaper company,” Vegard Einan, the Vice President foreign crews as “a betrayal,” he has revealed of Norway’s Parat Union, told Norwegian in his new autobiography High and Low. state broadcaster NRK. In the middle of the airline’s long dis­ In his book Kjos also said he felt under­ pute with airline unions over the use of appreciated in Norway, believing the effect cheaper foreign crews on long haul flights, of Jante’s Law, the powerful Scandinavian several Norwegian staff travelled to a CAA strain of “tall poppy syndrome,” stopped his office in Bodø to lobby the authority to ban countrymen from properly recognizing his the airline from using foreign crews, some­ achievements. thing the authority refused to do. When Norwegian won the award for But the episode deeply affected Kjos, Europe’s best low-cost carrier two years in a who felt he could no longer trust his own ex­ row, Kjos writes that “abroad we were hailed ecutives. “To see people deliberately go out to as ; even our competitors treated us destroy their own workplace in this way gave with respect.” But in Norway, there was little me a feeling of being immersed in a story by celebration. Franz Kafka, where there are strange things “I had perhaps thought that the Law of happening all the time, but where you never Jante and the slightly corny old adage that get a proper grip of what is going on,” he said. ‘no one is prophet in his own land’ had faded “The only thing you’re left with is an overall over the years,” he writes. sense of a kind of betrayal.” (The Local) Advertise in the Weekly! Reasons to advertise: Photo: iTunes Reach a targeted audience of • Affordable! $12/col inch for Screenshots of the Villoid app. Norwegian-American readers B&W, $18/col inch for color Rasmus Falck Dyhre Kvisvik teamed up with fashion EVERY week! • Best of all, support the Oslo, Norway icon Alexa Chung in New York to create and only Norwegian-American launch Villoid. Chung knows the fashion newspaper! Just before New York Fashion Week industry, but lacked the technology insight. Alexa Chung told her two million Instagram She had thought about creating her own app. followers that she was launching a new shop­ Together they might be dynamite in the fash­ For details, call (206) 784-4617 or email [email protected] ping app called Villoid. It’s like Instagram for ion industry. Only five years ago, a few fash­ fashion, but with a buy button so the customer ion editors would decide who and what was can purchase their favorites instantly. Villoid cool. According to the CEO and founder, is like a dressing up box, where the custom­ that decision has shifted to the people. To­ the er can experiment, celebrate, and play with day community trumps the elite. Social me­ clothes from hundreds of brands as well as dia stars are more important to young people Hearthstone upload their own images to match the mood. than movie stars. The startup has been around for a year Villoid merges social media and com­ under the name of SoBazaar. That company munity thinking with e-commerce. The app was started by Jeanette Dyhre Kvisvik and has social features inspired by several popu­ Jarle Snertingdalen as a daughter company lar social networking apps, where users can of Telenor Digital Media. Dyhre Kvisvik has share favorite products on an interest board, experience from McKinsey & Co., as a TV follow like-minded fashionistas for style in­ hostess and lawyer, and has started several spiration, and use the buy button to get their mobile marketing and e-commerce compa­ favorite products shipped to their doorstep. nies. Snertingdalen has worked for the game Users think of it as a place to create mood company Funcom. boards using products, which are shareable The Villoid app was launched in Nor­ with friends and also can land right in the way and reached a 25 percent market share customer’s closet with a simple purchase. within a few months. Today the company has The world is changing, and the market­ ten employees and is located in the incuba­ places are changing with it. Commerce based Welcome to the Neighborhood! tor, MESH, in downtown Oslo. on mobile is growing and apps are growing The app is backed by Telenor, a Norwe­ even faster. Villoid tries to be at the forefront gian telecom company, and Shibsted Media of that development! Group, a global online media company. The Rasmus Falck is a strong startup makes money through generic and in­ innovation and entrepre- dividual agreements, advertising, and other neurship advocate. The au- relevant agreements. Developing the app is thor of “What do the best risky, but the good news is that it is very easy do better” and “The board to scale up. The business plan is to reach of directors as a resource customers by involving users with many in SME,” he received his followers on social media like Instagram, masters degree from the Facebook, and Youtube instead of traditional University of Wisconsin-Madison. He currently marketing. lives in Oslo, Norway.

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In Loving Memory Pastor Larson’s Corner Do you have a loved one or friend who has recently passed? Pastor Jerry Larson retired to his cabin in Zimmerman, Minn., after 39 years Contact us at (206) 784-4617 or [email protected] to place an obituary. in parish ministry for the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America. In 2011 he published a book entitled “Speaking the Word Freely: Writing with purpose, Kenneth Kalsem preaching with power.” Contact him at [email protected] Died November 9, 2015 Kenneth Kalsem, 92, passed away were one hundred percent of Norwegian Giving thanks peacefully on November 9, 2015. Ken was descent, and they spent their honeymoon in born in Huxley, Iowa, to Bertha and Faltin Norway. In 2007, they returned to the home The Bible says a lot about giving done for him in Christ. He rejoiced in the Kalsem. At a young age, Ken had a passion country with their daughter and two grand­ thanks to God. Perhaps the most difficult gift of salvation and life that had come to for electronics, working for the Police State sons for a special fiftieth wedding anniver­ words on the subject come from I Thes­ him even though he had persecuted the Radio before joining the Army in 1944 to sary celebration. salonians 5:16. “Rejoice always, pray con­ church for many years. He knew that noth­ work in communications. His loss is felt by his daughter Kristin stantly, give thanks in all circumstances; ing could separate him from God’s love He built a television from scratch in the Kalsem and grandsons Cole and Andrew of for this is the will of God in Christ and Grace and this filled him with thanks­ late 1940s and owned his own television and Cincinnati, Ohio; sister Betty Kalsem of Des for you.” Unfortunately, there are many giving and joy. appliance store for more than twenty years. Moines; sister-in-law Dorothy Torkelson of circumstances in life where it is difficult if As we celebrate another Thanksgiv­ He then worked for twenty more in sales and Buffalo Center, Iowa; his nieces and neph­ not impossible to feel thankfulness in our ing season we may have little difficulty design at Black’s Furniture. ews; and many dear friends. He was preced­ hearts. The Apostle Paul certainly knew finding things to be thankful for. For many Ken married June Torkelson of Buffalo ed in death by his wife, his parents, and three this when he wrote these words. Paul of us, each day brings blessings almost Center, Iowa, in 1957. Both Ken and June brothers Palmer, Burnis, and Falten Kalsem. wrote most of his letters from prison. Ca­ without number. Unfortunately, for some, lamities of all sorts plagued Paul through­ this Thanksgiving Day will bring less joy. out his ministry. There were beatings, im­ It may even be a time of sorrow and pain. Lois A. Apfel prisonments, ship wrecks, and continual Perhaps reflecting on the life of the Apos­ January 20, 1941 – November 3, 2015 bad health. Still in the midst of all this he tle Paul, who found joy and reasons to be could write, “Give thanks to God in all cir­ thankful throughout his life, can help. By Lois A. (Overland) Apfel, 74, passed Lois “Lolo” will be missed by her hus­ cumstances.” remembering how he struggled in this life, away peacefully on November 3, 2015, with band of 53 years, Bernie; two sons and daugh­ Obviously, Paul’s sense of thanksgiv­ we may begin to understand how we too her family by her side. ters-in-law, Rev. Steven (Stacy) Apfel of ing did not depend upon his immediate cir­ can, “Give thanks to God in any and all She was born January 20, 1941, in Chi­ Green Bay and Scott (Stacy) Apfel of Oswe­ cumstances in life. Instead, he was deeply circumstances.” cago, Ill., to the late Karl and Marie Over­ go, N.Y.; two grandchildren, Kristen (Domi­ thankful in his heart for all that God had land. She graduated from Maine East High nic) Lizzio and Michael (Maria) Apfel both of School in 1959. Syracuse, N.Y.; step grandson, Brent (Karen) On January 13, 1962, she married the Richardson of Rochester, N.Y.; and a very Community Connections love of her life, Bernhardt Apfel, at Acacia special granddog, Finn. She is further sur­ Park Lutheran Church in Norridge, Ill. They vived by four great-grandchildren; two step- Gratulerer med Dagen! lived in Des Plaines, Ill., until moving to great-grandchildren; one brother, Kenneth Sturgeon Bay in 1973 and then to Green Bay (Carol) Overland of Sturgeon Bay and Marco in 2000. Lois was very proud of her Norwe­ Island, Fla.; aunt, Kjellaug “Kay” Overland of Happy birthday / gian heritage and enjoyed traveling with her Schaumburg, Ill.; nieces; nephews, and cous­ family to Norway and extensively on numer­ ins, many of whom live in Norway. engagement / etc! ous other vacations and cruises. She is preceded in death by her beloved parents, Karl and Marie Overland, and in- laws, Bernhardt and Irene Apfel. Your name and

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A message from Editor-in-chief Emily C. Skaftun Editor’s Notes Join the conversation! The War on Christmas < gender From page 3 paid housework per day compared with their If you watch the news (which I try male Nordic counterparts. not to do), you can’t escape from the an­ Commissioned by the Nordic Council of nual chorus of outrage about the “War on Ministers, Nordic statistics bodies have been Christmas.” working together for over a year in compil­ It’s hard to judge how much of the ing comparable figures. outrage is real and how much is trumped One overarching aim is to feed the de­ up for television and viral internet memes. bate on gender equality in the region—to Is anyone actually upset that Starbucks equip Nordic citizens, researchers, civil ser­ has plain red coffee cups this year? vants, and politicians with knowledge and Aside from being pretty boring looking facts that can inform and transform policy compared to years past, I can’t see the development. problem. It seems, from a little cursory “The Nordic Region is leading the way googling, that previous years’ cups were when it comes to gender equality, yet there’s red and adorned with ornaments, snow­ still work to be done. There are differences flakes, snowmen, stars, holly, carolers, between the countries and improvements to , and other generic wintry be made in all areas covered by the statistics, designs. For those lamenting the lack of which is why it’s important that such infor­ Christ in Christmas, those cups should mation is made available. We need to com­ already have been bad enough—they pare ourselves with our Nordic counterparts weren’t exactly manger scenes. to see and understand how we can make fur­ What offends me is that we were talk­ ther progress in the area,” explains Secretary ing about it three weeks before Thanks­ Photo: Steven Perez / Flickr General for the Nordic Council of Ministers, giving. What I like to call “holiday creep” I couldn’t resist this picture of Santa Claws. He looks like my cat! Dagfinn Høybråten. (and I don’t mean that guy hitting on you Last spring, the Nordic Council of Min­ with egg nog breath) has resulted in the more does it want? aren’t reducing their Thanksgiving and isters published the statistical pocket guide gradual advancement of Christmas over What’s been interesting this year is to hours, at least they are no “Nordic Gender Equality in Figures” for the the years. Once upon a time, I am told, see a little push-back against holiday creep. longer increasing them. Perhaps we have first time. To make this information even folks would cut their Christmas trees on Nordstrom famously refuses to decorate for reached a turning point in the war. more accessible, the guide is now available 24. Now? Some trees were Christmas until after Thanksgiving. This All that being said, here is our first in digital format. Topics include demograph­ spotted before Halloween. year, REI made news by announcing that official entry into the holiday season (not ics, health, education, income, and power. If there is a War on Christmas—and not only will it be closed on Thanksgiving, counting the subscription The Nordic database contains more re­ I’m not convinced that there is—then it but also on Black Friday. The recreation gear special offer shown below). It comes to cent figures and more comparable indicators seems to me that Christmas started it. retailer wants its employees—and everyone you on November 20, which, yes, is a than other international gender statistics da­ First it annexed Thanksgiving, turning else—to go outside on that day instead. week before Thanksgiving. We want you tabases. that holiday into a mere staging zone for It’s not clear if many other retailers to be ready to go on Black Friday, if that’s “The ability to get a comprehensive the most commercial aspects of Christ­ will follow their example, but so far all the your thing, with our favorite Nordic gift overview and a detailed picture of gender mas—with a side of yams. Now it’s come press I’ve seen on their announcement has ideas for everyone on your list. equality in the Nordic countries is unique,” for Halloween. Christmas has occupied been positive (or at least neutral), which is Happy Thanksgiving, everyone! says Klaus Munch Haagensen of Statistics two months of the calendar already; what something. And it looks like even if retailers Denmark, who compiles the data from the five countries. The opinions expressed by opinion writers featured in “On the Edge” are not necessarily those of Norwegian American Weekly, and our publication of those views is not The statistics are presented in order of an endorsement of them. Comments, suggestions, and complaints about the opinions expressed by the paper’s editorials should be directed to the editor. topic and in graph format with explanatory text. This allows trends to be monitored over < house “I was driving past it so many times, and interest from art collectors wanting to buy time and highlights the differences and simi­ From page 3 I was watching it just falling apart almost, the building that she planned to auction it off larities between the countries. and nobody lived there, so I asked a man in after the exhibition was over in January. Some of the indicators compare the which they had in the house. They would a neighboring house who it belonged to. He Despite her playfully spare descriptions Nordic countries against an EU average. For have been growing their own vegetables, said it belonged to the Norwegian Public of the work, Heske said that she saw the proj­ example, it can be seen that the income gap fishing their own fish, making their own Road Administration, and they wanted to take ect as a way of “moving realities around.” between male and female pensioners is high­ clothes and living very cleanly, with no it down, of course, because they are building “My work is thinking. I’m not a carpen­ er in the Nordic Region than elsewhere in the money of course.” this highway to Sweden, so I asked them if I ter. I’m more like a philosopher. Moving re­ EU for the fact that more women tend to live She said she had first noticed the could use it for art, and they said ‘OK.’” alities around,” she said. “People think that alone in the Nordic countries. house some time ago. 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Skaftun [email protected] A violin mystery My great-grandfather homesteaded in Editorial Assistant West-Central Minnesota and was in great de­ Molly Jones [email protected] Dear Editor, mand to play for weddings, dances, and oth­ Taste of Norway Editor My great-grandfather, Johannes Bar­ er social gatherings, so my grandfather and Daytona Strong [email protected] NAW notes dosen Movald, was born on October 12, 1825, his brother were left to do the farm work. My Thanksgiving Advertising We at NAW have much to at the Berg farm near Stiklestad, Norway, grandfather finally had enough of this, so he Drew Gardner [email protected] and emigrated to America on April 11, 1866, smashed the violin so that his father would be thankful for this year. We are Subscriptions along with his wife, Ingeborg, and three chil­ stay home to help with the farm work. thankful that this 126-year-old John Erik Stacy [email protected] NAWpaper is still publishing,notes given dren. He had been a tenant farmer on the Mo My uncle, Hjalmer Moe, was postmas­ that we nearly shut down this Sondre farm and after arriving in Minnesota, ter in Milan, Minnesota, for many years and Contributors February! We’re thankful that he changed his name to Johannes Bardosen two different men on two separate occasions Larrie Wanberg Grand Forks, N.D. you, the readers, refused to let Moe. When they arrived at St. Paul, Minne­ came to him, following that violin, tracing it Lina Aas-Helseth Gran Canaria, Canary Islands sota, he had a team of oxen and, according to back to Johannes B. Moe. Patricia Barry Hopewell Junction, N.Y. that happen. We will be raising Melinda Bargreen Everett, Wash. a glass of wine to you this turkey my aunt and uncle, an Amati violin. This is a mystery for me. If it was an M. Michael Brady Asker, Norway day—and we wish you a peaceful The significance of the violin is that Amati violin, how could he afford to own Carla Danziger McLean, Va. / Albany, Calif. Nicolo Amati was a member of a violin-mak­ it? I have written to the Minnesota Histori­ Daughters of Norway Members Various day with your friends and family. Gary G. Erickson Sunburg, Minn. ers family in Italy, was a teacher of Stradivari, cal Society about this, but have received no Rasmus Falck O oslo, Norway Christmas Greetings and his violins were sold to Louis IV for use answer. I am hopeful that a reader of this pa­ Marit Fosse Geneva, Switzerland by his chamber orchestra. These violins were per, who is interested in music history, can Sunny Gandara Beacon, N.Y. ‘Tis the season again, to get Shelby Gilje Seattle, Wash. your greetings into NAW’s Christ- later sold throughout Europe and accurate help me with some of these questions. I often Heidi Håvan Grosch Sparbu, Norway mas special issue (December 18). records were kept of their owners. I told this think of that violin. 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E) Grieg Lodge Remembers, edited by Astri Grieg Fry. Accounts of WWII by various Sons of Norway, Grieg Lodge members in Portland, Oregon. Proceeds benefit the Grieg Lodge Scholarship fund. $12. www.amazon.com

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A) A Taste of Scandi- D) Norwegian flag cutting board from navia, by Lars Roalk­ Flemming Petersen & Company. These flag vam & Trond Espen cutting boards are handmade with Maple, Hansen. This cookbook Padauk, and Purpleheart wood, and come in showcases traditional recipes three sizes. $50-90. of Norway, Sweden, and Den­ www.fpcompanyonline.com C mark. Profits go to Stiftelsen Sykehusbarn, a foundation E) Viking ship Swedish dishcloth from for hospitalized children Kattinatt. These thin dishtowels work so in Norway. $19.95. squa­ well we can forgive them for being Swed­ reup.com/market/ander­ ish. Available in many designs. $6. slandmarketing www.scandinavianshoppe.com

B) Viking Ship 6 Pack F) Marius 12” Spatulas. The “Norwegian F Assortment from Old Ballard national sweater” design is now for your Liquor Co. 100 ml bottles each kitchen, too! Made of heat-resistant silicone of Caraway, Citron, Dill, Licorice, with wood handles. $19.50. Holiday Spice, and Cask Strength akev­ www.ingebretsens.com itts. Small enough to sample, big enough to share! Shipping available in Washington G) SKÅL! Scandinavian Spirits. The heri­ State. $60. www.oldballardliquorco.com tage of beer and aquavit through stories, traditions, and recipes, a publication for C) Viking drinking horn mug from the traveling exhibition Skål! Scandinavian Past2Now on Etsy. Beautiful mugs hand­ Spirits, which was organized by the Mu­ D made from polished cattle horn. Real prod­ seum of Danish America and is traveling to uct will vary in size and shape. various museums. $19.95. Set of four for $80. www.etsy.com store.vesterheim.org

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B) Norwegian Wood, by E) Speiderkniv Blade by Lars Mytting. Mytting made Brusletto. Since 1961 Brusletto headlines worldwide with his has sold over 1.4 million knives. book on wood stacking, which Simple and well-made, these since 2011 has sold hundreds knives stay sharp a long time. of thousands of copies in $51.75. www.amazon.com Scandinavia. At long last, the English version is available! F) LED camping lantern, from $24.95. Available at most ThorFire. This mini-lantern Norwegian bookstores, as well can be used as a flashlight or as amazon.com. accordians out into a lantern. It D has a built-in battery that can C) Star XC 100 Glove from be charged with a hand- Swix. Rugged, light, and crank, and you can also breathable gloves that protect use it to recharge your cell your hands while allowing for phone or other device. And flexibility. Available in more plus, the company is named colors. $44.95. after Thor. $16.99. www.backcountry.com www.amazon.com F Academic Achievement & International Goodwill June 25 - August 5, 2016 E Photo: UiO, Mantas Grigaliunas

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A) Scratch Off World Map D) Scandinavia Map Travel from megasave_us on ebay. Journal from fodesign on C The map starts as gold foil, Etsy. Laser-cut notebooks are but with each country you made to order, so you can pick visit it becomes a colorful, the design, colors, and size E unique record of your travels. that best match your travels. 35” x 20.5”. $11.99. $24.90. www.etsy.com www.ebay.com E) 4-in-1 universal travel B) “Home” luggage tags adapter. Always have the from Home State Apparel. right plug with this color- Wood ID tag that sets your coded system. Just make sure luggage apart. Tags are also your devices are rated for the available representing all 50 area’s voltage—this is not a states! 2.5” x 4.25”. $5.99. power converter. $25. www.graphicsandmore.com www.flight001.com

C) Travel jacket from F) Duffel bag from Helly BauBax. Available in Hansen. The 70-liter packable, four styles (sweatshirt, waterproof, versatile sport windbreaker, bomber, and duffel that converts from blazer) and several colors for bag to backpack with ease. men and women, this jacket Available in six additional has 15 features that make colors. $120. traveling a . $149-189. shop.hellyhansen.com D F www.indiegogo.com Give the Gift of Travel this Holiday Season! Surprise your loved one with a tour to Scandinavia in 2016! Springtime in Norway Norway’s Family Adventure Norwegian Coastal Voyage Celebrating May 17th and July 6 - 15 Daily departures from Bergen or Sarpsborg’s 1000th birthday Kirkenes May 14 - 23 Norwegian Adventure Small Group Tour NEW: Fjords of Norway Taste of Sweden & Norway July 10 - 20 Sail roundtrip from Bergen on a Small Group Tour new 12-day itinerary featuring more Tour A: June 2 - 11 Baltic Cruise fjords, more activities and more Tour B: July 3 - 12 Cruise A: July 12-22 time in your favorite coastal cities! Cruise B: August 8-18 Choose from 11 departures Spectacular Norway (additional departures available) in 2016. Tour A: June 20 - 29 Tour B: July 7 - 16 Captivating Scandinavia July 13 - 26 Splendor of Norway June 23 - July 1 Sogn / Voss / Valdres Heritage Tour Norway’s Fabulous Fjords July 23 - August 4 Small Group Tour June 25 - July 7 Norway: Scenic & Historic July 24 - August 6 Best of Norway Tour A: June 28 - July 8 Tour B: July 16 - 26 BREKKE TOURS & TRAVEL 1-800-437-5302 [email protected] www.BrekkeTours.com 14 • November 20, 2015 norwegian american weekly hol iday gift guide

A The kids

A) Kids’ nor-WEE-gian t-shirt. For your wee Norwegian. Need we say more? $9.50. www.ingebretsens.com B B) The Tiny Wish by Lori Evert. In this sequel to The Christmas Wish, Anja becomes tiny and must find her way home with the help of some new animal friends. Suitable for ages 3-7. $13.45. www.amazon.com C C) Memory Game by Ingela P. Arrhenius for OMM. The Swedish illustrator and graphic designer created this imaginative, fun, and creative memory game with 25 pairs to test your recall. $19. huset-shop.com

D) Danish Christmas Pig in Stripes by Maileg. This pig may not taste as good as marzipan, but he’ll last a lot longer. It just wouldn’t be Christmas without a pig. $38. www.fjorn.com

E) Blafre lunch box. Choose between Whale, E Owl, or Strongman. Blafre gives a significant portion of their profits to charities that help impoverished children. $20. huset-shop.com

F) Story Time Puzzle. Tin canister houses 64 D sturdy puzzle pieces to make a joyful puzzle, packed with sweet details. A slot in the lids means the tins can be reused as beautifully printed coin banks. Ages 4+. $16. www. petitcollage.com

G) Traditional bunad costume for dolls. Handmade to order by Sharon Lillie of Norsk Needle in Decorah, Iowa. Includes blouse, dress, apron, shoes, socks, and headpiece. Dress has a red plaid vest and solid black skirt. Fits standard 18-inch dolls, including American Girls. $65. Call (800) 979-3346 for more details.

H) ’s Promise by Sandy Brehl. In this middle-grade historical novel, Mari and her family are drawn into the WWII resistance in Norway. $13.95. www.amazon.com G H F

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A Wearable gifts

B A) Sweaters from Dale of Norway. The most famous of Nordic sweater companies has styles ranging from traditional to modern for both men and women. Prices vary (the two pictured are $279 & $499). us.daleofnorway. com

B) Uff Da shirt from spreadshirt. Available in many colors and styles for both men and women. Prices vary by style. www.spread­ shirt.com

C) Viken W rubber boots from Tretorn. Lightweight rubber boot can be worn as is or folded into a cuff. Drawstring closure keeps out wet weather and rubber outsole grips slick streets. Foldable for packing. Available in other colors. $95. us.tretorn.com

D) “Classic blue” Tormod tie from Moods of Norway. Every well-dressed Nordic man needs a wool/silk tie. Also available in “rifle C green.” $59. www.moodsofnorway.com E) Nordic mittens from Steller Handcrafted Goods. Made with upcycled authentic, 100% E wool Nordic sweaters and lined with polar D fleece for added warmth. No two pairs are exactly alike. $64. www.stellergoods.com The Nordic Maid The West Coast’s Premier Scandinavian Store! God Jul og Godt Nyttår! Featuring great Gifts such as:

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A) Julbok ceramic ornament. A tradition in Scandinavia for centuries, the julebukk or B “ Goat” was the bringer of gifts to C the household. $26 for a set of 4. www.scandinavianshoppe.com A B) Reindeer novelty . Ten reindeer lights on a green cord, suitable for use indoors or out. $39.99. www.christmascentral.com

C) Calendar garland socks by Maileg. Twelve 2-sided socks have numbers on them from 1-24 for the Christmas countdown. $99. www.fjorn.com

D) Nordic Shine candleholder from Design House Stockholm. Available in three glossy finishes, the arms of this candelabra swivel for a range of looks. $79. www.scandinaviandesigncenter.com D E) Gnomes wrapping paper from RevelAndCo F on Etsy. Many other designs are also available from the same seller. $10.50 per roll. www.etsy.com E

F) JUL bowl. This bowl holds up to three cups of holiday goodies. It literally spells Christmas. $25. www.ingebretsens.com

G) Christmas night runner from Ekelund Linneväveri, designed by Betty Svensson. It has a traditional pattern with stars, hearts, Christmas goats, and dalahästar. Also available in gray. $36. www.scandinaviandesigncenter.com G 2015 Stav Church Ornament in Vaga

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We asked our contributors and staff for their favorite recommendations for nibbles that everyone loves, and here are the results in no particular order. Availability and prices on these will vary. Check your local Scandinavian shop! A) Smash!—bugles covered in chocolate; more addictive than it sounds B) Dan Sukker vanilla sugar—any E Scandinavian baker will be happy to receive this important ingredient C) Ekta Gødt Juniper Syrup—a D small family-run business in Valdres, Norway, produces candy, syrup, and jams from juniper berries (available from Ingebretsen’s) D) Kong Haakon chocolates—the ubiquitous big box of chocolates E) Kvikk Lunsj—Norway’s version of the is not just for Easter anymore F) Marzipan pig—you really can’t G have a Nordic Jul without at least one C G) Gaffelbiter—herring tidbits in F It’s Christmas time at thewine, sherry, or dill sauce It’s Christmas time at AIR – SEA – LAND SPECIALISTS Why not give the gift of travel this holiday season? Contact us for all your travel needs, worldwide and domestic 483 80th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11209 • Tel: (718) 748-7400 Fax: (718) 238-3604 • [email protected] • [email protected] Featuring Stanwood’s original lefse! Stan Boresen music – Christmas aprons – Krumkake irons – Scandinavian table runners – Lefse grills Come visit us! St. Nick and figures – Danish Viking Village candleholders – Norwegian, Swedish, Danish, Stanwood, WA (360) 629-3006 German, and Finnish tiles – Cookbooks Monday- Saturday and much more! 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. Do all your holiday shopping with us! Sunday 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. Visit us online at www.uffdashoppe.com

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arz i ona cia procession, a visit from the Julenisse, and a new york ones. The special paper is provided along with 34th Annual Nordic Guild Fair silent auction. Admission is $10 for adults; 10 and Family Photographs by Bjørn Sterri coffee and gingersnaps. At the Nordic Heritage Dec. 5, 9:00 a.m.—3:00 p.m. under free. Pay at the door or send payment to now—Jan. 9 Museum. $18 members; $20 non-members. Tuscon, Ariz. June Kirk, 1 Yeaton Dr., Waterville, ME 040901. New York, N.Y. Purchase tickets at www.eventbrite.com/e/ Norwegian, Swedish, Danish, and Finnish clubs, For more info call (207) 872-5298. At the Knights For 15 years Norwegian photgrapher Bjørn Sterri craft-school-woven-christmas-hearts-tickets- and other vendors, will sell food, baked goods, of Columbus Hall. All are welcome. has photographed his family, creating a portrayal 18121370507?ref=estw. crafts, and collectibles while folk dancers and that is at once exacting, intimate, fictionalized, musicians entertain. Held on the Streams in Mas s achusetts vulnerable, realistic, and proud. Comprising- ex Nordic Stories the Desert Lutheran Church campus. Free. For Classic Nordic Cooking with Darra Goldstein quisitely toned gelatin silver prints from 8x10- Dec. 3, 10:00 a.m. more info contact G. Carew at (520) 834-4359. Dec. 3, 6:00—8:00 p.m. inch negatives, the photographs render the Seattle, Wash. Boston, Mass. endless possibilities of tone, depth, and clarity Join the Nordic Heritage Museum for Nor- clri a ifo n a The Boston University Culinary Program pres- possible only with this combination of film and dic Stories, geared toward preschool-aged children and their grown-ups. Nordic Stories Bjørnson Lodge Christmas Celebration ents Darra Goldstein talking about her new paper. At Rick Wester Fine Art. will feature the book Who’s That Knocking on Dec. 4, 6:00 p.m. cookbook, Fire and Ice: Classic Nordic Cooking. Christmas Eve? by Jan Brett, along with fun Oakland, Calif. Register at www.bu.edu/phpbin/registration- 21st Annual Craft Boutique craft projects. Free; no reservations required. Social hour at 6:00 p.m.; buffet dinner of pork manager-catalogs/foodandwine/app/catalog. Nov. 28—29, 10:00 a.m.—4:00 p.m. tenderloin, salads, trimmings, and dessert at php?action=section&course_section_id=3204 or Fishkill, N.Y. Poulsbo Lodge Christmas Bazaar and Julefest 7:00; and singing around the tree. Monetary (617) 353-9852. Free. Discover rosemaling and other crafts at the 21st Dec. 5, 10:00 a.m. donation requested. RSVP to LaVoy Bergen- annual craft boutique. Held at Van Wyck Home- Poulsbo, Wash. dahl at (510) 703-2597 or lavoy1216@mail. Norumbega Lodge Christmas Party stead, 504 Route 9. For more info call (845) 896- During the Bazaar from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 com or Ann Quintell at (510) 521-8117 or an- Dec. 4, 7:30 p.m. 6003 or visit www.fishkillhistoricalsociety.org. p.m., enjoy pea soup and Viking Dogs, baked [email protected]. West Newton, Mass. The Norumbega Lodge Christmas party will in- Saturday Morning Storytelling goods, arts & crafts, gifts, folkdancing by Poulsbo Leikarringen, and singing by Vestre Olav 82 Dinner clude cookies baked by members, a visit from the Dec. 5, 10:00 a.m. Sund Mannskor. At 4:00 p.m. Julefest activity Dec. 12, 4:00—9:30 p.m. julenisse to hand out gifts, riskrem with hidden al- New York, N.Y. starts, including the Lucia bride arriving with San Rafael, Calif. mond, and dancing around the tree to the music The Hans Christian Andersen Storytellers bring the Vikings, the lighting, more Celebrate with gløgg, dancing and singing of “The House Band.” The band will be made up to life exciting tales of mythical creatures and ad- music, and dancing around the tree. Hot choc- around the tree, a traditional Julebord menu, of any Norumbega musician who would like to join ventures from Scandinavia and the far North. At olate, hot cider, and hot dogs for sale. and more! $20 per person, free for children the core members, SAMspill, to play traditional Scandinavia House. Ages five and up. Free. under 12, and $25 at door if space is available. Norwegian Christmas tunes. In the Nordic Hall. Bothell Lodge Lutefisk and Meatball Dinner RSVP to Sandy Smith at (415) 898-0244. At the n orth dakota Dec. 5, 12:00—6:00 p.m. Lucas Valley Homeowner Association Center. M iNNESota Christmas on the Prairie Bothell, Wash. Nordic American Thanksgiving Breakfast Dec. 6, 2:00 p.m. Bothell Lodge’s annual lutefisk and meat- Nov. 24, 6:30 a.m. Minot, N.D. f lorida ball dinner with potatoes, lefse, coleslaw, Bloomington, Minn. Join Thor Lodge in beginning the holiday season Gulf Coast Vikings Annual Jultrefest ice cream, and a beverage. You can buy your This year, the recipients of donations will be the with their famous Christmas on the Prairie. Bring Dec. 12, 5:00—8:00 p.m. tickets at the door! Free parking. For cost and Minnesota Military Family Foundation and Sec- the whole family, the neighbors, and everyone Ft. Meyers, Fla. more info call the lodge number at (425) 485- ond Harvest Heartland. Tickets are $25 per per- else to a fun-filled day of food, music, storytell- Gulf Coast Vikings Lodge’s jultrefest dinner at 9085 or visit www.bothellsonsofnorway.org. the Plantation at Somerset features The Fifth son or $250 per 10-person reserved table. Res- ing, crafts, and song and dance. ervations required by Nov. 18 at www.sofn.com/ Avenue Men’s Quartet. Meal includes turkey, Children’s Christmas in Scandinavia ham, potatoes, vegetables, and more. BYOB; natb/ or by calling (612) 821-4640. In the Grand tennessee Ballroom of the Bloomington Double Tree Hilton. Dec. 6, 1:00—3:00 p.m. please bring a dessert to share. Members: Music City Vikings Julefest Seattle, Wash. free; guests: $23. Reservations required by Dec. 5, 4:00—7:00 p.m. Wonderland This afternoon of Nordic fun for the whole Dec. 9 to Maxine Batrawi at (239) 405-4026. Brentwood, Tenn. family includes the always-popular Santa Lu- Nov. 24—Jan. 15 Join the Music City Vikings for a Christmas cel- Minneapolis, Minn. cia pageant at 1:00 p.m., followed by Christ- Scandinavian Trade Association Julebord ebration with meatballs, lutefisk, cod, and lefse. mas crafts, music, and dancing for children. At Dec. 12, 6:00—10:00 p.m. Inspired by Bergen’s annual Gingerbread City, There will also be a silent auction, bake sale, door Norway House has invited friends and families to the Nordic Heritage Museum. Appropriate for Tampa, Fla. prizes, dancing around the tree, and more. $20 all ages; free and no reservations required. Enjoy a Santa Lucia procession, holiday food, enjoy Minneapolis and St. Paul made out of gin- for adults. For more info contact SusanScolier@ gerbread. Local pastry chefs, entertainment, music, and dancing at The gmail.com. At the Bethel World Outreach Center. Lutefisk at the Farmhouse Restaurant Carrollwood Golf & Country Club. Wear holi- experts, and novices alike have helped to create this fantastic replica of the Twin Cities. - Ginger Dec. 6 and 13, 12:00—6:00 p.m. day or traditional Scandinavian attire. Gifts tea x s Mt. Vernon, Wash. from sponsors and other companies will be bread Wonderland—Pepperkake Twin Cities will be on display in the Norway House Galleri. Midnattsolen Juletrefest One of Washington’s largest Scandinavian raffled. Order your tickets at sbta.clubex- Dec. 12, 5:00—8:00 p.m. smørgåsbords, featuring lutefisk, fiskeboller, press.com/content.aspx?page_id=162&club_ Arlington, Texas fiskekaker, Swedish meatballs, lefse, cookies, id=424512&item_id=429527&sl=435909303. A Don’t Hug Me Nov. 27—Jan. 3 Midnattsolen provides smoked turkey, breads, and much more. $33.95 for adults, $30.95 for Cost is $65 after Nov. 5. All non-members at- coffee, and ice tea. Members are asked to bring an seniors over 60, and $10.95 for kids under tending will receive a one-year membership. Minneapolis, Minn. Back in Minneapolis after eight years of sold-out appetizer, side dish, or dessert that will serve eight 12. Enjoy Nordic music by accordion trio Leif, to 12 people. The will make his appearance, Lena & Lars. For more info contact Terry Bra- isllinoi performances, A Don’t Hug Me Christmas Carol is a hilarious spoof of Charles Dickens’ A Christ- so bring a present for him to give to your children. zas at [email protected]. “Christmas in Norway” Frokostbord mas Carol. Set in a bar in a small town in northern All children will be invited to participate in the St. Dec. 5, 7:00—11.00 a.m. Minnesota, bar owner Gunner Johnson is visited Lucia parade. Decorate, dance, and sing carols Wscsini on Norway, Ill. by three ghosts. With 17 original songs including, around the living tree. At Lutheran Church. Juletre Fest Join Norsk Museum for the “Christmas in Nor- “I Love You More Than Football,” “The Wheel is Dec. 5, 5:30—8:30 p.m. way” Frokostbord at the Norway Community Turnin’ But the Hamster is Dead,” and “Grandma vii rgin a Mount Horeb, Wis. Center. Cost is $8 in advance or $10 at the Cut the Christmas Cheese.” At New Century The- Norwegian Holiday Festival & Bazaar David Jeglum and Tom Black will entertain, ac- door. Contact David at (815) 795-4390 or visit atre: 615 Hennepin Ave., Minneapolis. Call (612) Dec. 4—5 companied by Diane Dangerfield. Santa and his norskmuseum.com for more info. 455-9501 or visit www.DontHugMe.com for Fairfax, Va. Julenisse will distribute gifts to children under more info. Use Code: HUG for $5 OFF. Sons of Norway D.C. Lodge’s 45th annual holiday 12. Door prizes. Bring a dish to pass and your Skjold Lodge Christmas Party festival features music, crafts, food demos, Nor- own table service. Make reservations by con- Dec. 13, 3:00 p.m. Second Annual Norsk Julefest wegian café, gift sale, and more. From 10:00 a.m. tacting Lodge President Cheryl Wille-Schlesser Palatine, Ill. Dec. 3, 6:00—10:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Friday and 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at [email protected] or (608) 219-4464 by Christmas Party with a catered buffet. Cost is Minneapolis, Minn. Saturday. At Christ Lutheran Church. For more Dec. 1. At Mt. Horeb Community Center. $12 for those over 14; reservations are neces- Save the date for the second annual Norsk Jule- info visit www.norwaydc.org/events/bazaar. sary with Phyllis Durtsche (6 Woods Chapel Rd., fest! Celebrate the holidays at Le Meridien Hotel, Fosselyngen Lodge Torsk Supper Rolling Meadows, IL 60008 or (847) 397-0873). Burnet Art Gallery. Wan shi gton Dec. 12, 4:00—7:00 p.m. Santa will come, so please bring a wrapped gift Milwaukee, Wis. for each child with you. Guests are invited to Woven Christmas Hearts Workshop Fifth Annual Norwegian Meatball Supper Join Fosselyngen Lodge at Norway House for bring Norwegian desserts. At the AUYA Center. Dec. 1, 7:00—8:30 p.m. Dec. 5, 5:00—7:00 p.m. Seattle, Wash. a buffet of boiled cod, Norwegian meatballs, Owatonna, Minn. Create a little basket that can decorate Christmas potatoes, vegetables, pickled beets, cranberry maine Nortonna Lodge will serve Norwegian meatballs, trees and be filled with nuts, candy, or other little sauce, flatbread, dessert, and coffee. Seating is Maine Nordmenn Julefest parsleyed potatoes, mashed rutabagas, peas with surprises. Ingela Wänerstrand will teach students on a first come first serve basis. $13 for adults Dec. 5, 12:00—4:00 p.m. pearl onions, beet pickles, lefse, cookies, and cof- how to make basic hearts as well as more complex and $5 for children ages four to 11. Please call Brunswick, Maine fee. $13 for adults; $5 for children 12 and under. 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Victoria Hofmo I was one of the first in America to carry Brooklyn, N.Y. them last year. I am actually one of the first they come to because I showcase the line. It I love museums and monuments. And has to be very, very special to be in the shop. after encountering the high-brow, I can nev­ Our trends are about six months ahead.” er leave without visiting what I love second So what’s trending in Scandinavia now? best, their shops. This past August, I visited According to Winterhalter, the fall trend is the Hoover Dam and it was amazing. But so warm colors inspired by the spice market. was their shop, a wooden building perched I asked Winterhalter about the Easter high above this magnificent feat of engineer­ display that originally caught my eye. Photo: Tim Rummelhoff / courtesy of the University of Minnesota Law School ing. The shop was a hoot and well worth the She told me, “Easter is a very important Former Vice President Walter F. Mondale receives the Diploma and the Ring from Rector Dag visit, with its juxtaposition of beef jerky, holiday in Scandinavia... as big as Christ­ Rune Olsen, the University of Bergen, in a celebration at the University of Minnesota. tchotchke souvenirs, and artisanal quality mas. One tradition includes hanging branch­ Native American dolls. es from a window or vase, usually birch Molly Jones I also like the other extreme. The muse­ branches. On these blown Easter eggs are Norwegian American Weekly um shops that carry unique and hand-crafted hung... Our display came from my interpre­ items, skillfully displayed. Perhaps the best tation of those traditions. We used branches The University of Bergen awarded terest might exist,” says Dag Rune Olsen, example of this type of shop can be found with mouth-blown and hand-painted eggs. Walter F. Mondale an honorary doctorate Rector of the University of Bergen. at Scandinavia House in New York. The best Some eggs were almost cut like lace.” on October 2 as part of a special honor­ In addition, the university notes that words to describe it are elegant, tasteful, and Easter is not the only holiday that re­ ary doctor promotion. The ceremony was Mondale is actively engaged in the close carefully curated. verberates at Scandinavia House: “At the held in conjunction with the opening of cooperation between his alma mater, the Their original space was tiny but full of Christmas season I transfer the shop into a the new University Assembly Hall. University of Minnesota Law School, and wonderful pieces, each nook and cranny beg­ Jul Shop on the first floor in the front and Author Jon Fosse, professor Helga the Faculty of Law at the University of ging to be explored. Last Easter the display back. One year I had a mural painted of a Nowotny, and patron of the arts Trond Bergen. was brilliant and no longer confined to the , snow placed all over, and Mohn also received honorary doctorates Mondale could not be present at the small back store. It took center stage, spill­ once an upside down Christmas tree.” at the ceremony, which is the highest ceremony, but Norwegian diplomat and ing out to the entrance, delicate eggs danger­ And Winterhalter’s creativity goes be­ honor the University of Bergen can give politician Sverre Mauritzen accepted the ously dangling from branches and delighting yond her choice of purchases and displays. a person who is not employed by the uni­ award on his behalf. passersby. Who created this jubilant scene? I She also creates amazing events around versity. Mauritzen hosted Mondale during his had to know. products and artisans. She explained, “I do Mondale served as Minnesota Sena­ vice presidential visit to Fjærland in 1979, It was Laura Winterhalter, the buyer and a lot of trunk shows where I feature specif­ tor from 1964-1976 and Vice President and the two have kept in touch over the manager of the Shop at Scandinavia House, ic artists in the back shop, front shop, and under Jimmy Carter from 1977-1981 and years. who’s been in the position for over 10 years. second floor. Oiva Toikka is a Finnish glass later worked as a lawyer. The University “He is deeply grateful for the award She explains: “It was a small bookshop. It blower famous for his birds. One year I had of Bergen is honoring the Norwegian and the ability to cooperate with the Fac­ still is a small shop physically. But we’ve live birds in large cages and had Oiva work­ American for his support of civil liberties ulty of Law at the University of Bergen,” moved from selling books into more of a ing there.” and human rights. said Mauritzen at the award ceremony. lifestyle shop. That was part of my strate­ One would think that an import-based “Walter Mondale believes that ensur­ During the first week of November, gic plan, as there are just such wonderfully business such as this would struggle with ing human rights is the best way to ensure both Mondale and Mauritzen were pres­ designed items out of the Nordic countries shipping and other difficulties, but Win­ a country’s development and security. He ent at the International Humanitarian Law in all categories of lifestyle products from terhalter insists it’s all a matter of knowing has the ability to find practical political Workshop, held at the University of Min­ clothing, jewelry, shoes, handbags, and how to do business. “The only challenge solutions where difficult conflicts of in­ nesota. home décor—blankets, pillows, and furni­ sometimes is that some of the Scandinavian ture, of course, which is most well known.” companies do not want to do deal with the The small shop has a long reach. Ac­ customs regulations,” she admits. cording to Winterhalter, “Either the shop or Winterhalter truly is a Jill of all Trades, GOD JUL! from NORWAY ART®, Minneapolis the products that we carry have been fea­ as you can tell from her diverse duties. She tured in Martha Stewart, InStyle, Domino does the buying, operations, hiring, and Source of prints & paintings from Scandinavia Magazine, House & Garden, the New York training, works and negotiates with vendors, 612.339.7829 • [email protected] Post, and many Scandinavian business and and spends time with staff every day, teach­ design publications.” ing them what’s new and what each artist is She finds the beautiful, unique items at all about. She finds the biggest challenge to trade shows and by searching online for new be finding time to do the marketing properly. European contacts. Everything is imported, But that won’t stop her from planning most from Scandinavia. She is also very de­ big things for the future. “Currently I am Dregne’s liberate in finding trends in colors and prod­ giving the shop a facelift—Swedish wood ucts in Scandinavia. “As you’ve probably floors, racks from Royal Copenhagen, and Scandinavian Gifts noticed in the shop right now, most often it white walls vintage lamps have been donat­ is color coordinated. Those visuals are done ed. My goal is a cross between the designs in lifestyle products. The colors are what is found at Anthropologie and Madewell. They God Jul to one and all! trending out of Scandinavia. For example show a lifestyle from tabletops to cloth­ the aqua/teal we started in very, very early ing and how they mix the lifestyle products Mange takk for keeping us on the corner for over 40 years spring and is now finally reaching America.” together, for example denim with vintage Extended holiday hours from November 22nd til Christmas Scandinavia House features very fine glass. Madewell’s stores are simple. 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Accord­ House.” ing to Winterhalter it is “a fashion company Winterhalter is the perfect dynamo to out of Copenhagen with gorgeous clothing… pull this all off. thank you for reading the Weekly! tusen takk 20 • November 20, 2015 norwegian american weekly norwegian heritage Tale feathers: Generations connect in hunting tradition

Larrie Wanberg Features Editor

Picture for a moment how one family connects: with Norwegian relatives in a bird hunting tradition that brings a three-gener­ ation family from Norway to the high pla­ teau of Nevada for a week of wild game-bird hunting with their American counterparts. Last year at this time, a NAW feature reported the high-mountain Ptarmigan hunt by my son, Erik Wanberg, in the mountains of Voss, Norway. This year, the Norwegian side of the family visited from Voss with my brother-in-law, his son, and his two grand­ sons joining the adventure with my three sons and one grandson in the Black Rock Desert of northern Nevada. Norwegian and American cousins and teenage second cous­ ins engaged in the camaraderie of the hunt, an annual tradition that helps them stay in touch with each other through the years. Although I had hoped to join them, I was hospitalized five days that week for an infection. Yet I could still participate to Photo: Richard Wanberg some degree via the internet. My reward for Eleven members of three generations from two continents gather for a ritual that bonds them together. staying behind was medical assurance of a complete recovery from my bladder cancer the adventure with a cozy aural blanket of “Saw seven or eight pronghorn ante­ and geese. The purpose, though, was not to surgery in August. being in wild nature. lope, eight deer, lots of cottontail rabbits, and stock up on the game, but to share the food But I wished to join the 11 people A this year was that everyone had many of the wary chukar.” Chukar are a spe­ throughout the community, as was tradition crowded into a primitive “cabin” for the an iPhone and connectivity was clear from cies of partridge (Alectoris chukar) native from days past. I will never forget the bonds week in a remote area near a “ghost town,” nearby mountain towers. Two Norwegian to the mountains of Eurasia and introduced that were forged on those hunts and the great with a rocky landscape that is about 100 teenagers had a GoPro camera, which they to Nevada in the 1950s and now well estab­ adventures we had so many decades ago. miles from a shopping mall. could attach to the four-wheeler vehicle to lished over the Western U.S. At last week’s farewell dinner, foremost At the crack of dawn, the hunters divided record the “moonscape-like” terrain as they On the eve of their flight’s departure on the menu were the stories of birds on the into small groups for designated areas, while traveled faint trails to a hunting site. With a from San Francisco, the families gathered at wing, the ones bagged and the ones that got the non-hunters became photographers and headband for a camera, they could record my son Richard’s home for a wild game din­ away. They told stories about previous trips explored the historic Indian trails and picto­ parts of the hunt. One young hunter strapped ner and barbeque with a full menu of stories. and stories from generations in Norway and graph sites dating back to 1300 B.C. At the a GoPro near the muzzle of the shotgun to On the phone after their dinner, I re­ the U.S. The group started discussing plans end of the day, cooking from the hunt was document his hits and misses. minded them of my growing up in a small for the annual meet next year in Norway, a group experience. The great food “never Imagine the peer networking that went Dakota town that carried on the emigrant continuing the traditions and the close fam­ tasted so good” than it did after many hours on from youth connecting with multi-media tradition of organizing hunting parties dur­ ily connections. of hunting in the mountains, they reported. to online networks. ing upland game seasons, spending an hour Hunting and being in nature are the One evening, they stopped at some natu­ One teenager had a birdcall mouthpiece or so hunting as the sun rose, returning by common bonds that bind these distant rela­ ral hot springs and relaxed their sore mus­ that by practicing brought an owl within nine o’clock to open the shops and offices tives together. Most satisfying, as reported cles. After dark, the group sat around a fire sight from a distant tree so that they could along Main Street. I hunted with the neigh­ by all, is seeing young 18-year-old second pit and reminisced of stories handed down see the owl’s massive wingspan up-close. boring County Judge and Sheriff, which left cousins from Norway and America, who from one generation to another and relived Reports came back to me: “Saw a herd a lasting impact on me from getting to know might otherwise never have met each other, last year’s adventure in Norway. Above them of wild horses on a ridge. A couple of wild them as individuals, and not with their robe bond to become lifelong friends. were a canopy of bright stars and an occa­ burros too.” or badge. I’m hoping to go next year with a cam­ sional streak of meteor across the sky. The “Encountered four coyotes up close. For two months in this Dakota town, era to document the tradition for my current sound of nearby coyotes howling added to Kind of nervy.” we hunted pheasant, prairie chickens, ducks, five great grandchildren.

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Volume 2 With 21 classic folk tales, fairy tales and trolls from Norway in Norwegian and English, “Tuss og Troll” is now serialized in the Norwegian American Weekly’s Norwegian Language Corner. The stories are from the collections of Peter Christen Asbjørnsen and Jørgen Moe, and retold by Øyvind Dybvad, Gard Espeland, Velle Espeland, Johannes Farestveit, and Nana Rise-Lynum. Translated by Alexander Knud Huntrods and Odd-Steinar Dybvad Raneng. “Tuss og Troll” was edited, designed and published by Deb Nelson Gourley of Astri My Astri publishing. Copyright © Norsk Barneblad.

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< thanksgiving Kernav som står og mel på The mill that is still grinding on havsens botn the bottom of the sea From page 1 del 1 part 1 traditionally the autumn day on which a Ein gong i gode gamle dagar var det to Once upon a time, in the good old farm’s livestock and its tenders moved from brør. Den eine var rik, og den andre var fat- days, there were two brothers. One was a higher summer farm, called a seter, to the tig. Då julekvelden kom, hadde den fattige rich and the other was poor. When Christ- main farm in the valley below. Transhu­ ikkje matsmula i huset, og så gjekk han til mas Eve came, the poor one did not even mance was not much practiced in English- bror sin og bad om litt til jul i Guds namn. have as much as a crust of bread in the lar- speaking countries, so Buferdsdagen is one Det var ikkje fyrste gongen det hadde hendt. der, and so he went to ask his brother, in of the few words in Norwegian that has no Men bror hans var alltid så nøye på the name of God, for some food. It was not equivalent in English. det, og vart ikkje vidare glad no heller. — Vil the first time this had happened. Today, the Norwegian Salmebok du gjera det eg bed deg, skal du få ei heil But his brother was always so stern, and (“Hymnal”) has four hymns for Mikkels­ fleskeskinke, sa han. Det lova stakkaren og he was not happy this time either. “If you do mess (numbers 257-260) and four hymns for takka til. — Der har du henne! Drag så beint what I ask you, I will give you a whole ham Høsttakkefest (numbers 253-256). Høsttak­ til Hekkenfjell! sa den rike og kasta skinka shank,” he said. This, the poor soul promised bort til han. and he even thanked him. “Here it is! Go kefest is celebrated in churches throughout — Ja, det eg har lova lyt eg halda, sa straight to Hekken Mountain!” said the rich Norway, usually as a familiegudstjeneste den andre. Han tok skinka og la av stad. one and threw the ham shank towards him. (“Family service”) in which children bring Han gjekk og han gjekk heile dagen, og i “Aye, what I have promised I shall do,” vegetables, fruits, and grains into the church mørkninga kom han ein stad der det lyste said the other. He took the ham shank and to symbolize the harvest. A family service of­ så gildt. Her skal du sjå det er, tenkte man- off he went. He walked and he walked all ten includes entertainment, as by children’s nen med skinka. Ute i vedskjolet stod ein day long, and when it was dusk, he came to choirs, and in churches with suitable facili­ gammal mann. a place that was brightly lit. This is probably ties, snacks and refreshments after a service. Han hadde langt, kvitt skjegg og stod it, thought the man with the ham shank. Out der og hogg juleved. — God kveld, sa han in the wood shed there stood an old fellow. The date of Høsttakkefest is not set for Photo: public domain med fleskeskinka. He had a long white beard, and stood the country, so the dates of its celebration This early 15th century north Russian icon de- — God kveld att! Kvar skal du så seint? there cutting firewood for Christmas. “Good vary from early September to late October picts the miracle of St. Michael at Chonae, the sa kallen. evening.” said the one with the ham shank. and occasionally early November. In 2015, religious roots of Høsttakkefest. — Eg skal nok til Hekkenfjell, dersom “Good evening to you as well! Where the most lavish celebration of Høsttakkefest eg er på rett veg, svara fattigmannen. are you going this late?” said the old one. was held on Tuesday, September 8, in the In Oslo, the Aktiv i Oslo online events — Jau, det er nok her, sa den andre. “Well, I am off to Hekken Mountain, if I National Cathedral in Trondheim. In addi­ and entertainment magazine is trying to in­ — Når du kjem inn, vil alle trolla kjøpe am on the correct road,” said the poor one. tion to the church service, it included perfor­ troduce an American-style Thanksgiving fleskeskinka di, for flesk er sjeldsynt kost her. “Aye, then it is probably here that you mances by a band for disabled persons, two Day, link: aktivioslo.no/hvaskjer/thanksgiv­ Men du skal ikkje selja henne utan du får den want to be,” said the other. “When you go in- choirs, dancers from the Trondheim Cathe­ ing (Norwegian only). handkverna som står bak døra for henne. side, all the trolls will want to buy your ham dral School, and a juggler. Når du så kjem ut att, skal eg læra deg å stilla shank, because pork is seldom seen here. kverna. Ho er nyttig til noko av kvart. But you are not to sell it without getting the Ja, han med skinka takka for god ret- hand mill that stands behind the door. When tleiing og banka på hjå trolla. Då han kom you come back outside, I will teach you how inn, gjekk det som den gamle mannen to operate the mill. It is useful for doing both hadde sagt. Alle trolla, både store og små, a bit of this and a bit of that.” kringsette han som maur ein makk, og den Aye, the one with the ham shank eine baud over den andre på fleskeskinka thanked him for his good advice and knocked han hadde med seg. on the door to the trolls. When he walked in, it went just as the old man had foretold. All the trolls, big and small, surrounded him like ants would a worm on the ground, and the one bid over the other for the ham shank he had with him, just like in an auction. Tune in next week for the second chapter in this fable!

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Maria Stordahl Nelson Seattle, Wash.

Small bites of deliciously cured salm­ Some quick pickled radishes, paper-thin on on hearty rye have always screamed el- slices of fennel, dollops of mustard, and a egant holiday appetizer to me. Although smattering of dill are our new favorites. All “screamed” is probably not the most accu­ quickly assembled and stunningly served up rate word to describe something so beautiful, on a platter with an obligatory cocktail or sophisticated, and delicate, gravlax definite­ champagne on the side. Each year the top­ ly, consistently grabs my attention. It grabs pings look a little different. In purist fash­ my ears and eyes with what is probably most ion we serve it alongside dill mustard some aptly described as a very authoritative whis­ years and others times it’s dressed up to suit per. a more festive and formal occasion. The seductive allure of this delicious ap­ If you haven’t any salmon languishing petizer is likely something I’ll never be able in your freezer, frozen sides from the mar­ to ignore, and each Thanksgiving and Christ­ ket work just as well and some say cure mas occasion provides a timely opportunity even more favorably. Thankfully gravlax is for me to trot out my recipes and indulge in readily available in most stores, so if you’re this most Nordic of treats. not inclined to go to the trouble you defi­ Once the idea forms in my mind, I can nitely shouldn’t feel the need to. My recipe usually be found rummaging around in my is a simple one, one I’ve used for years and freezer looking for that coral pink package tweaked for our tastes. There are plenty of of salmon that I carefully and thoughtfully recipes available from other sources, so use preserved over the summer. Curing salmon one that appeals most to you. while it’s fresh and in season has become an Be sure to prepare your fish two to three absolute necessity for me. It creates a more days in advance. delicious and affordable option, and always provides a quick and delightful advantage when planning future meals. Maria Stordahl Nelson is Inevitably a threatening avalanche of a Seattle-area food writer, frozen goods greets me each time I open the photographer, and recipe freezer door, however not to be deterred, I developer. She shares her eventually unearth my treasure, flush with love of all things sweet, sa- a feeling akin to victory. All that’s wanting vory, and sometimes Nordic now is a few simple complimentary ingredi­ at www.pinkpatisserie.net. ents to make it all sing.

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1 3 to 4 lb. salmon side, fresh or 2 to 3 small bunches or one very large thawed if frozen, skin on (this year I bunch of fresh dill used Coho salmon) 2 tbsps. caraway seeds 3/4 cup kosher salt 1 tsp. anise seed 3/4 cup sugar 2 tbsps. akevitt or vodka

Rinse the salmon and lay it skin side down in a long baking dish that has been lined with plastic wrap, with plenty of excess on all sides. Make sure the dish has sides that are at least 2 inches tall. Combine the salt, sugar, and seeds in a medium-sized bowl. Evenly spread the mixture over the salmon and cover it completely. Place the dill, stems and all, on top. Pour the akevitt over the dill, then wrap the whole salmon in the plastic wrap. Place a smaller dish or cutting board on top of the fish. Just make sure that it’s small enough to completely fit inside the baking dish. Place in the refrigerator and put a heavy object on top of the dish. My favorites are large cans of tomatoes. Refrigerate for 12 hours. Remove the cans and open the plastic and baste the fish in the juices. Re-cover and let sit 12 more hours. I prefer my salmon to be moist and pliable, so I stop curing at this stage. Feel free to continue curing the fish up to 2 more days if you desire a firmer and more strongly flavored fish. Be sure to baste every 12 hours. When ready to serve, remove from dish and brush off any remaining herbs or seeds. This week’s recipe brought to you by Scandinavian Specialties Move to a cutting board and slice thinly. Serve with dark rye, crisp bread, shaved fennel, the premiere Scandinavian marketplace in the Northwest pickled radishes, fresh dill, and small greens.

(877) 784-7020 • 6719 15th Ave NW, Seattle, WA 98117 Order online at www.scanspecialties.com thank you for reading the Weekly! tusen takk norwegian american weekly November 20, 2015 • 23 arts & entertainment Book Review: Edvard Grieg, The Christmas Doctor Chopin of the North Doug Warne Jeffrey Siegel explores the parallels between KKNW Scandinavian Hour the composers in a concert in Washington, D.C. Like so many of us who have nostalgic memories of our family and parents, Tom Weber looked up to his father and thought the wonderful stories he heard as a young man about him needed to be told. Every generation produces a man whose story simply must be told, and while Tom is no Shakespeare, the story of his father holds together well and gives insight into that part of Northwest pioneer history that so many are interested in. John Weber was starving on the streets of Portland, Oregon, in 1904 when his life was saved by a Danish-Amer­ ican nurse. Motivated by what she had done for him, he became a heroic country doc­ tor in northern Idaho. Dr. Weber’s medical practice was so compelling, his courage so startling, and his love so tender, he became known as “the Christmas Doctor.” Written by his son, this slim volume is The Christmas Doctor is available from Am- the true story of Dr. J.P. Weber, and contains azon and Barnes and Noble. accounts of danger and tragedy, skill and dedication. After reading this account, the Doug Warne is the host of beloved actress Liv Ullmann wrote to the au­ The Scandinavian Hour, thor saying, “You have a wonderful father to which has been a com- remember. I am very moved.” munity fixture for over The Christmas Doctor is the story of half a century in Seattle. Photos: public domain, from Wikimedia Commons an energetic physician on our frontier who Left: Portrait of Edvard Grieg in 1891 by Norwegian artist Eilif Peterssen. He sponsors many schol- often risked his life for others. His calling Right: Frédéric Chopin as portrayed by Eugène Delacroix in 1838. This portrait arships through the Leif was originally part of a larger painting also showing Georges Sand. card read, “Have doctor bag. Will Travel.” Erikson Lodge of Sons of Whether he arrived on snowshoes, horse­ Norway, and serves on the board of that orga- back, or dogsled, Dr. Weber usually got the nization. In 2012, he was named Person of the Christine Foster Meloni patient well. Year by the Seattle chapter of the NACC. Washington, D.C. Jeffrey Siegel has been delighting audi­ Siegel then charmed the audience with < sockerbit feature a great pop of candy colors. ences across the United States and in London three lovely pieces. The first was “Evening From page 21 Sockerbit proprietors are husband and for 40 years with his concert-with-commen­ in the Mountains, Op. 68, No. 4” (Lyric Piec- wife team Stefan Ernberg and Florence tary performances. He appeared on October es, Book IX). He alerted the audience to lis­ dren getting sweets on Saturday, a familiar Baras. Besides candy, they also carry other 25 at George Mason University’s Center for ten for sounds that seem to echo repeatedly concept to many Americans. When I was products for the home. With Christmas com­ the Performing Arts with “Chopin and Grieg: as they do in a mountain range. The second growing up getting sweets was a big deal. ing, it’s good to know that they offer person­ A Musical Friendship.” was “Nocturne, Op. 54, No. 4” (Lyric Pieces, The other thing that might resonate with alized arrangements and gift baskets. He began by telling his audience that Book V). Siegel emphasized that the music some of us of a certain age is the very sorely I had a chance to speak to the store man­ Chopin had died in Paris in 1849 when Grieg of this nocturne did not refer to dark night missed opportunity to buy assorted candy of ager, Hilary Walker, who gave me a more was only six years old. “We can be quite but instead to sunset. one’s own choosing. As stated on their web­ detailed list of what the store has to offer on sure,” he remarked, “that they did not know Siegel was particularly enthusiastic site, “The idea of creating your own candy a regular basis and also specialty items for each other well!” talking about “The March of the Dwarfs, bag is a dream come true.” Some movie the­ Christmas: “We have a Scandinavian Bazaar Although they were not friends, they Op. 54, No. 3” (Lyric Pieces, Book V). At aters have tried to replicate this, but quantity, section with a lot of home design goods, such did have much in common. They were both the outset we hear the trolls in action. Then not quality seems to be the norm. Sockerbit as handmade rugs, porcelain, Rice products enormously popular during their lifetimes. the sun comes up. We hear one high soprano offers quality products by using natural col­ (a brand), and food. As for Christmas items They did not have to wait until they died to note, signifying the rising sun followed by ors and eliminating genetically modified in­ we have: tomtes, gnomes, gløgg, Christ­ become famous. They both composed beau­ sunshine music. The trolls return again, fol­ gredients and transfats. mas soda, handmade ornaments, dishcloths, tiful melodies that touched people’s hearts. lowed again by the sun. The piece ends on Some of the dozens of types of candy hand-carved figurines from acacia wood Both were proudly nationalistic and elevat­ the high soprano note. they offer include licorice, chocolate, and (Rikki Tikki is the brand who makes them). ed the traditional music of their respective Ballade in G Minor, Op. 24 was the cen­ marshmallow. In typical Scandinavian fash­ We have these all year, but many people like countries to a high level. Critics started com­ terpiece of Siegel’s program. It is important ion, many candies offer a pairing of opposite them for gifts. We will be getting in boxes of paring Grieg’s music to that of Chopin and to understand the background of the piece. tastes: sweet and sour or salty and sweet. chocolate and holiday cookies.” dubbed him “the Chopin of the North.” Siegel explained that 1872 was a hor­ The store, designed in all white, looks like All sounds marvelous to me. So, why Siegel devoted the first half of his pro­ rible year for Grieg. He lost both of his a boutique or gallery space—all the better to not nibble and shop at Sockerbit? gram to works by Grieg, six lyric pieces and parents and his wife was presumably hav­ the Ballade in G Minor. The second half he ing an extramarital affair. In this time of devoted to works by Chopin. mourning and despair, he wrote his somber could not bring himself to do it because it could contrast with Grieg’s nocturne. Because Grieg composed over 200 Ballade, based on an old Norwegian folk was too emotional for him. Siegel’s playing Siegel ended both halves of the program works, the majority of them short pieces, tune. In the 14 variations of the work, Grieg was also emotional and he admitted that this with tremendous exuberance. The final piece Siegel called him a “miniaturist.” goes through a range of emotions. He begins piece was exhausting for him as well. He of the evening was Chopin’s “Grande Po­ Siegel opened with three of Grieg’s with agitatissimo (agitated) and then moves needed the intermission. lonaise Brilliante in E-Flat Major, Op. 22.” popular Norwegian Dances. The first was to adagio (slow and peaceful) and then ca­ The second part of the program was The juxtaposition of these composers “Spring Dance, Op. 38, No. 5” (found in priccioso (light and lively). Then we hear dedicated to Chopin, one of Grieg’s major was felicitous. Although the two men were Lyric Pieces, Book II). The second was triumphal victory music, which is suddenly inspirations. never to meet and become friends, their mu­ “Halling, Op. 47, No. 4,” which he referred transformed into furious music that reflects Siegel began with two mazurkas, “Op. sical pieces fit well together. Both men loved to as “a zesty peasant dance” (Lyric Pieces, controlled rage. Then all hell breaks loose 56, No. 3, in C Minor” and “Op. 24, No. 2, their countries and composed music that Book IV). The final dance was “Hailing from and the music reveals unbridled rage. Rage in C Major.” The mazurka is a Polish folk would remind listeners of their roots. Grieg the Hills: Tune from the Fairy Hill, Op. 72, subsides and the work ends with Grieg’s res­ dance and, therefore, an appropriate parallel brings to mind his beloved Norway just as No. 4.” The 17 pieces in Opus 72 are Har­ ignation to despair. to Grieg’s Norwegian folk dances. Chopin evokes his adored Poland. Despite danger fiddle tunes that Grieg arranged for Grieg often performed his works in The next piece was Chopin’s “Nocturne their nationalism, however, the music of the piano. public, but he never played this Ballade. He in F Minor, Op. 55, No. 1,” which listeners both composers has wide universal appeal. for the perfect

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