Recently I visited Vesterheim Norwegian American Museum in Decorah, IA for the Norwegian Christmas celebration. Believe it or not, even though I am from Decorah, this was the first time I have attended this event. The day was packed with activities, demonstration, food, music, and crafts. I initially thought that an hour would have been enough time to check everything out. I was wrong. I easily spent three hours here connecting with the demonstrators, working on the crafts an

If you're looking for a way to practice your Nordic language skills, but don't like the idea of going to class or having homework, this is it. The Twin Cities Nordic Happy Hour is a casual way for individuals to practice their Norwegian, Swedish, Icelandic, Finnish, and Danish skills with others who want to do the same. Hosted once per month, all levels of experience are welcome so no need to feel deterred. The location rotates around the cities to different breweries and bar