Friday, October 24, 2014
Nordikid Springfest 2014
Nordikid Springfest 2014
Springfest was a small & intimate event this year as we hoped and prayed for swift treatment and recovery for Nordikid Director, Lynnea Sinwelski, who was diagnosed with breast cancer in late winter. She was a huge inspiration to all as she made it to most of the Nordikid rehearsals throughout her treatment. All of our members in Nordik Folk and Nordikids stepped up to help lighten the load for the Sinwelski family. By keeping the Springfest performance simple, the Nordikids and instructors were able to concentrate on Scandinavian crafts & folk dance during the Spring session. The event turned out perfectly. Ingrid Lesko organized a touching presentation to Lynnea.
District Master, Ed Hultgren and his wife and Nordik Folk Member Joella Hultgren, awarded Nordikids Kristine Pearson and Jaylyn Sinwelski their 5 year membership pins and Brooklyn Sinwelski, John and Astrid Twohy their 1st year pins.
Monday, April 28, 2014
April Nordik Notes
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| Source: http://enlightenmentdotcom.ning.com/forum/topics/the-scandinavian-easter-witch |
HAPPY SPRING!!
We couldn't ask for a more welcome Easter Sunday this year, with temperatures in the 70s and the sun shining. April always brings a welcome change in weather and season. While our Fall... leading up to Lucia Fest is more formal, Spring events take on a more laid back approach, and it is when we all gladly bring out the Spring Costumes, the floral head wreaths, and dust off the dancing shoes!
Our 4th Business meeting of the year was held on April 21st. You can find the Minutes of that meeting here:
The highlight of the April Meeting was the initiation of John Twohy and Karrie Schwartz of Munster.
Welcome John & Karrie!!!
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| Karrie Schwartz & John Twohy |
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| Chairman, Mike Pearson Jr. and Treasurer Beth Raddatz |
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| Lynda Smith |
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| Chaplain Janice Tomky |
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| Vice Chairman Herb Smith administering the solemn promise of all Vasa members |
Thursday, April 10, 2014
Installation of Officers 2014
On March 17th, 2014 we had our yearly installation of officers. Our District Deputy, Nancy Hult officiated with the help of her husband, Sten (Past District Chairman). We had a delicious dinner of chicken and many sides provided by our members. Some Swedish, and some Irish in honor of St. Patrick's Day. Nordikids watched a showing of Disney's "Frozen" during our meeting. Congratulations to all of our officers!!!
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| Chairman Michael Pearson, Nordik Folk Deputy & District Secretary Nancy Hult & Past District Chairman Sten Hult |
Harry Ogrentz and Emily Pearson were newly installed into the positions of Assistant Master of Ceremonies (Harry) and Assistant Financial Secretary (Emily)
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| Nancy Hult |
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| Sten Hult |
Friday, March 28, 2014
Wednesday, March 26, 2014
GUEST POST:
Nordik Folk Historian / Assistant Secretary Shelly Westlund posted to facebook yesterday all about delicious waffles...so I asked her to write a guest post for our blog. Yesterday was Waffle Day in Sweden; and I realize that this is a day late... but you can always enjoy some waffles!
Glad Våffeldagen!
By: Michelle Westlund
Observed nine months prior to Christ's birthday, Waffle Day commemorates Mary's conception. How did Mary's pregnancy become associated with waffles? This day used to be called Vårfrudagen (our lady day) in honor of the Virgin Mary, and due to dialect corruptions became Våfferdagen, and eventually the modern Våffeldagen. Thus, Swedes enjoy waffles on Lady Day.
Another tale reminds Swedes that migratory birds begin returning to their northern homes around the end of March, and cranes were said to carry sunlight in their beaks. "on Annunciation Day the crane carries light into bed," is a Scandinavian proverb meaning that in early spring, there is enough daylight- making it unnecessary to carry a candle to light one's way to bed. Cranes also brought treats and gifts to children (such as dried fruits and oranges) from southern countries, but oddly enough...no waffles.
Traditionally, the waffles are eaten with cloudberry jam and cream. Glad Våffeldag!
Here is a link of recipes: http://www.swedishfood.com/swedish-food-recipes-desserts/93-waffles
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