tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-78694270792045387742024-03-13T09:11:29.427-07:00Nordic Heritage Teen CouncilNordic Heritage Museumhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16496884895623133497noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7869427079204538774.post-42865587192084175232014-03-13T13:25:00.001-07:002014-03-13T13:26:14.843-07:00Viking Long Ships<h3>
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the early Middle Ages, the people of Denmark, Norway and Sweden built fast,
ocean-going vessels called long ships, also known as Drakkars, or Dragon ships,
since they often had wooden dragon heads carved at the front. Used for war,
trade, and exploration, the long ship evolved over many years and appeared in
its complete form between the 8<sup>th</sup> and 13<sup>th</sup> centuries. The
character and appearance of these ships have been reflected in Scandinavian
boat-building traditions up until today.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">The long ship is characterized as a graceful, narrow, light wooden
boat designed for speed. The ship’s shallow draft allowed navigation in waters
too shallow for larger vessels, and permitted beach landings. Fitted with oars
along almost its entire length, long ships also had rectangular sails that were often beautifully colored. The average speed of Viking ships varied from ship
to ship but lay between a range of 5-10 knots. The maximum speed of a long ship in favorable conditions was around 15 knots. The length of long ship also
varied. A master of all trades, long ships were wide and stable, yet fast,
light, and nimble. With all these qualities combined in one ship, the Vikings
had the most powerful navy of their time. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Long ships were highly prized possessions and were very important
to the Viking culture. In fact, one Viking custom involving the long ship was to
bury dead kings in their ships. A famous example of a ship that was buried with
its owner is the Gokstad ship, which was found on Gokstad farm in Norway, in
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Nordic Heritage Museumhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16496884895623133497noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7869427079204538774.post-80224355818801023692014-03-03T14:00:00.000-08:002014-03-03T14:10:09.860-08:00Scandinavian Traveling Trunks <h3 style="text-align: left;">
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lot to take in, but one thing that always intrigued me was the trunks on
display that were once used to immigrate to America. These old trunks interest
me simply for the fact of how they traveled with something so big and bulky
unlike our more manageable suitcases, but also for the fact of bringing all of
your belongs into a limited amount of space to a unknown land that claimed to
have its streets paved with gold. What on earth would you bring? Nordic
immigrants filled these beautifully decorated trunks with clothes, linens,
shoes, bibles, pots and pans, and whatever else they needed for the long trek
to a new land.</span><br />
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were always decorated ethnically to where that individual was from. Most
commonly rosemaled, these trunks also had the name of the trunks owner, along
with the year, stylistically written. After being used these trunks were kept
in the home as a piece of furniture and a reminder of their native land. These
trunks are admired and passed down through generations. I admire these trunks
whenever I see them because they are a big piece of our heritage to see what
our family members did and how even through traveling they preserved their
culture.</span></div>
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Nordic Heritage Museumhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16496884895623133497noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7869427079204538774.post-22117575495011592912014-03-03T13:52:00.000-08:002014-03-03T14:10:27.786-08:00Finland: Is it really Nordic?<h2>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 150%;"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Today we think of Denmark, Norway, Sweden, Iceland, and
Finland as Nordic Europe, the northernmost regions of Europe. Out of these
nations one stands apart as a completely unique and separate culture with a
completely different heritage, being influenced by their own unique folk
culture and their Russian neighbors who have ruled Finland in the past and
wield considerable influence over the Finnish people and state. These
differences lead us to the questions, is Finland a Nordic nation, and what does
it mean to be a Nordic nation?</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 150%;">To the first question I would say the answer lies in Finnish
culture and history. In its earliest days, Finland has been constantly fought
over by Sweden and Russia, both greatly influencing the native Finnish culture.
At first it was conquered by the Swedes, who brought Catholicism to the
country, with Russian cultures also spreading orthodoxy farther West towards
Finland, which eventually clashed. As Sweden incorporated Finland into its
empire, Swedes began to move to Finland, who is now Finland’s largest minority.
The Finnish people resented them as they saw the Swedes as aristocratic
oppressors. This Swedish rule however brought Lutheranism to Finland and
brought about the translation of the bible in Finnish, spreading literacy. This
rule also made Finland a very poor country. Later in after the Great Northern
War, Russia conquered Finland and made it an autonomous duchy, this being the
first form of an independent Finland. This rule brought Russification, in other
words the spread of Russian culture, ordered by the Grand Duke, Tsar Alexander
I of Russia. This brought the Russian language to Finland, becoming the
official language of the country. The orthodoxy grew and became official, and
continues to receive special treatment and preference from the Finnish
government along with Lutheranism. This Russian dominance further solidified
Finnish identity and helped define what the Finnish nation was, gaining
independence in 1917 as a result.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 150%;">Flashing forward to today, we still see this Finnish
separation from the rest of Nordic Europe in politics and in the populous
culture. Finland is separated from the rest of Nordic Europe largely by
language, whereas all other Nordic languages are Germanic and closely related. The
Finnish language is part of the Finno-Ugric language family, originating in the
Ural Mountains of Russia. To further show its distance linguistically from
Nordic Europe, I’d like to note that the closest related languages to Finnish
are Estonian and Hungarian. They all share similar sentence structure and all
lack gender in speech. For example:</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 150%;">We can also see the separation of Finland in politics and
society. Finland tends to be more socially conservative than the rest of Nordic
Europe, with baby boxes (an alternative option to abortion in which a baby is
left anonymously in a safe place to be cared for, with the mother being able to
take it back in an 8 week period before adoption) being the norm instead of
abortion, which is difficult to receive, and much more conservative in terms of
sexuality as well. Finland has also recently become very Eurosceptic (distrust
in the Eurozone and the European Union), with the True Finns party, a socially
conservative party, making huge gains in recent months. Finland’s prime
minister has also stated that Finland is prepared to leave the Eurozone due to
damage upon the Finnish economy. Finland now mainly trades with Russia and in
recent years has built stronger economic ties in business with Russians, this
larger exchange being successful due also to the large number of Finns who speak
Russian, on par with Eastern bloc countries.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 150%;">Finland overall looks ready to take its own path, sharing
links with both Nordic Europe and Russia, while being completely its own in
culture and language. With many influences creating the modern Finnish state, I
would not call Finland a Nordic nation, rather one in close association, like
Estonia or Northern Germany. I find that Finland is impossible to group, like
Romania of Hungary, because of its distance from its lingual relatives and its
isolated culture that is highly individual. Due to these discrepancies between
Finland and the rest of Nordic Europe, I see Nordic Europe as a natural region
with cultures that affected each other greatly, not being a cultural link
between all these nations, and following this rule, the region of Karelia in
Russia is also Nordic, and many others for that matter. Due to this I would say
a true definition of Nordic Europe is a loose one and I would generally say it
always involves Scandinavia and occasionally the nations it has influenced
greatly. So to all who read this, I want you to decide for yourselves, what
does it mean to be Nordic?</span></div>
Nordic Heritage Museumhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16496884895623133497noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7869427079204538774.post-83971393996525613962014-03-03T13:44:00.000-08:002014-03-03T14:13:56.759-08:00Cursive Handwriting<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: .5in;">
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<span style="text-indent: 0.5in;"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Cursive handwriting has been prevalent ever since there was written language. From Ancient Egyptian to Roman, from Arabic to Chinese, these languages all developed a type of connected or continuous style for their handwriting. Cursive means “running” and comes from Italian cursivo and Medieval Latin cursivus. Fine handwriting was considered a professional skill in 18th and 19th century America because all professional correspondence was done in cursive. There were even entire schools dedicated to handwriting. Since the 18th century to the present, there have been many different styles of cursive. Here is a famous example of handwriting; the Declaration of Independence.</span></span></span><br />
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<span style="text-indent: 0.5in;"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Today, there is a debate on the legitimacy of continuing to teach cursive handwriting in schools. Keyboarding is now being taught so students become proficient using electronic communication. A lot of school curriculum is no longer requiring cursive because it is no longer used in society. Many argue that if teaching cursive becomes a thing of the past we will lose the ability to read important documents such as the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution. I will finish this blog post in my own handwriting because why type about the importance of handwriting?</span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">After some exploration, and an in-depth discussion of the ideas of craft and heritage, we kicked back for a little thematically appropriate Lego-time (Legos are a Danish product-- didn't you know?) <span style="text-align: center;">Everyone was happy to spend some time building Legos at the end of the session!</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">We were very lucky that Museum volunteer Barb Johnson was able to join us as a guest presenter a few weeks ago. She shared her knowledge and skills about the art and craft of traditional Norwegian rosemåling. In addition to bringing her work, and some painting supplies, she also brought her famous almond cake! Another thing we learned about Barb-- she's not even Norwegian! A good example of personal heritage. Thanks for a great experience, Barb!</span><br />
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<br />Nordic Heritage Museumhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16496884895623133497noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7869427079204538774.post-23959715767644022652013-12-10T11:47:00.000-08:002014-02-12T15:17:22.394-08:00Nordic Heritage Teen Council: Winter 2014<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><br />
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We're excited to announce the next session of the NHTC, beginning on January 9! Lucas Sheetz, who will head up this year's Teen Council, has been working hard to plan on awesome winter session. Lucas is a second-year graduate student in the UW Museology Program. He loves museums and teaching, and he's a great addition to the program. The winter session will focus on the idea of arts and crafts. Using Nordic heritage and the Museum's collection as a jumping-off point, we will explore heritage through the lens of artistry and craftsmanship, and touch upon other cultures according to the interests of the group. We will explore process, design and function, and even have the opportunity to create our own objects of heritage. Students will also contribute to the Nordic Heritage Teen Council blog, and share their process of inquiry, experience, and ideas with a broader audience. Finally, students will plan and deliver public programs for the Museum's Free First Thursday events.</span><br />
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We are looking forward to a fun and engaging winter session that celebrates the heritage of all cultures, and reminds us of why it is worth preserving.</span><br />
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Winter Session: January 9-March 13, 2014</span><br />
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Making krumkake requires some specialty equipment: a krumkake iron, and some krumkake cones. While krumkake irons aren't cheap, they are definitely worth it if you like cookies, Nordic food, or joy and satisfaction.</div>
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Nordic Heritage Museumhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16496884895623133497noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7869427079204538774.post-29715839916065856622013-03-21T12:26:00.003-07:002013-03-21T12:26:46.854-07:00What is Nordic Anyway?Iceland, Norway, Denmark, Sweden, and Finland are all labeled as "Nordic" and are seen as one cultural unit. But why? Each nation, though similar, are as diverse as any neighboring countries. One way to point out the differences between these nations would be to simply take a look at the physical terrain of each country: Iceland is an island that mostly contains plateaus with a volcanic mountain range; Norway has high tundra and rugged mountains, the coast line cut by thousands of fjords; Denmark contains low rolling planes and endless swamps; Sweden is a heavily forested country that contains almost 100,000 lakes; and Finland is mostly made of plains with forests and massive tundra in the north. The area that I associate myself with most is the thistle fields and birch forests of southern Sweden. During the summer these fields and forests burst with color that is truly indescribable. I also have a special connection to this land (Skåne) because this is where my family originates from. Before a few generations back, this land has been home to my ancestors for as long as we have had our family name. My family has always been a part of the Geat tradition and location in the world. Just through the typography of each nation we can see that each nation is truly its own.<div>
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But what really divides the nations are the people that live in them and the languages that they speak. The dialects of Norway, Denmark, and Sweden are quite similar, though Finnish and Sami are more related to those spoken in western Russia (and let me tell you, that I have great difficulty speaking Icelandic most of the time). Along with language the people living in each nation are quite similar, but at the same time the diversity in culture, tradition, and customs is truly amazing. Each nation over time has also acquired a very diverse set of ethnicities that have become part of the population. Many of the same stories and customs cross the borders, but each region has altered these traditions to incorporate them into their own, creating a diverse similarity. An easy way to see this would be to look at the sagas of Iceland and other epics from around Scandinavia, because the similar religion that is shared amongst the people has been given different stories by the people living in their respected areas. Along with this, what has also changed the stories and views of people is what they have done within history: an example would be that the Vikings from the area of Sweden raided deep into Russia and even into the area around modern day Istanbul, which gave them the sights of such things as Islam and other aspects of the middle east. So even though each nation shares similar aspects and cultural backgrounds, each one has its own story to tell and in its own, unique way.<br /><br />-Karl</div>
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What a great turnout to the opening of the NHTC's first exhibit, <em>Sailing the Seas of Our Heritage</em>! Family, friends, visitors, and museum staff stopped by to see what the Council has been up to over the past couple months, and got a chance to talk with our knowledgeable exhibit creators. Visitors and NHTC members got a chance to mingle together over refreshments and talk about what the exhibit is all about.</div>
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This event was a great opportunity for NHTC members to show off what they have been working so hard to put together (even if it wasn't as hard as they thought). The conversations and questions revolved around the unique objects the NHTC selected for the exhibit. Lizette Gráden, our chief curator at the museum, pointed out that many of these objects have not been exhibited before. </div>
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<em>Sailing the Seas of Our Heritage</em> has giving the NHTC a voice in the museum's exhibits, and will give visitors a chance to reflect on the importance of objects of importance in their own lives. Want to see what all the buzz is about? Head up to the 3rd floor of the museum and look for our display case in the main hall.</div>
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Nordic Heritage Museumhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16496884895623133497noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7869427079204538774.post-69342132704121459992013-02-28T09:57:00.000-08:002013-02-28T10:03:54.359-08:00First Thursday: After Hours<div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: left;">
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Nordic Heritage Museumhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16496884895623133497noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7869427079204538774.post-4506486195850676272013-02-27T12:01:00.001-08:002013-02-28T10:28:00.205-08:00What is Heritage?What is heritage? It is a word that does not fit a specific set of rules, because it is something that each one of us defines in a different way. To be technical the actual definition is: “something that has been passed down from one generation to the next.” This seems like a very broad and unhelpful definition, so I’ll tell you what I think heritage is, because maybe what I believe is heritage, you might as well. Growing up with a family that still clings onto our Swedish past, I have experienced an Americanized version of what someone would deem as cultural heritage. I had always seen the Scandinavian objects that still adorn my walls, tasted the traditional food, and experienced holiday traditions that seemed alien to my friends, but never truly understood what they stood for. Then when I was tasked with writing about my ancestry I dove into the family records that yellowed in my grandmother’s house. That was when faces and stories started to appear behind all of the odd traditions that my family held dear. Through these records, I found out that my family had lived for generations near the city of Lund, Sweden in the county of Skåne. I took much pride in the fact that my family was the descendants of the Viking people known as the Geats. It was then that I understood what heritage meant. To me it meant having an identity in the land of one’s ancestors, having a link to your families’ past, and to have that culture envelop you as well as to take on new forms of it. So to answer the question concerning heritage; I say that what it is, is a molding of one’s cultural past into what works today, and to take pride in your ancestral identity. <br />
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Nordic Heritage Museumhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16496884895623133497noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7869427079204538774.post-33833523875404383742013-02-07T14:11:00.000-08:002013-02-07T14:11:12.602-08:00Norwegian Kniplinger
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Lace is one of the most delicate and time consuming fabrics to make, but the detail is fascinating. So when my grandma called me down to her house to look at old fabric that she had found in a dusty box that used to be her mothers, I was very exited. There were ten folded pieces of lace stacked on top of each other. I pulled them out one by one, admiring their beauty. I asked my grandma how they made lace. She brought me up stairs to show me these little odd looking pieces of wood. She began to show me how they worked. First, you would have to attach the string to the tips, then carefully weave them in and out, over and under each other. After long enough this begins to create the amazing designs that I had saw on the fabric earlier.<br /><br />That day I had learned a lot about the art of lace-making, but what I didn't realize until now was how important these little things are to my heritage and culture. When I went home that night I went online and searched "Norwegian lace" to see the different ways that they used it. It was used for anything from table clothes to traditional dresses.<br /><br />These little things such as lace effect our everyday life, changing who we are. When I go to my grandmothers house, I see lace everywhere: from the table runner to pillows. I used to be scared of spilling juice or tracking dirt inside from my busy day onto the clean white lace. To this day I hold my cup tight and wipe my shoes on my way in. Little things such as those teach you lessons that you will cary with you for the rest of your life, even if they are so small you don't notice.</div>
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My grandmother and great-grandmother are the people that make me interested in this type of embroidery and this part of my Nordic heritage. Both of them making wedding dresses, knitting, and doing beautiful needlepoint work has shown me that this is very important as well as beautiful to look at. Each culture/heritage has its own style. While they may be similar, they provide a sort of identity. That is why Hardangersom embroidery in the Nordic Heritage Museum interested me. <br /><br />-AmandaNordic Heritage Museumhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16496884895623133497noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7869427079204538774.post-11867441040829078882013-01-31T12:08:00.003-08:002013-01-31T12:10:16.707-08:00Rosemåling<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right; margin-left: 1em; text-align: right;"><tbody>
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Rosemåling, or decorative painting, is a Norwegian folk art form that arose in the mid-eighteenth century. also exists in Sweden, where it is called kurbitsmålning. Inspired by European Baroque and Rococo art styles, it utilizes floral and flowing designs as well as an array of colors. It is commonly found on pots, pans, and trunks, among other things.<br />
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I've seen rosemåling on many of my grandma's pots and pans over the years. Although I found it pretty, I never regarded it as anything special. Upon further research, I've learned that I was wrong and that it once played a significant role in Norwegian morale.</div>
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When the Nazis occupied Norway in World War II, it was illegal to display a Norwegian flag or State Coat of Arms (the punishment was imprisonment or, occasionally, death). To combat this control, some Norwegians would paint hidden characters into their rosemåling. Often, these took the form of the letter "H" and the number "7," which paid respect to the exiled Norwegian king, Haakon VII. This way, the Germans could not see the letters, but the Norwegians knew they were there; they were symbols of Norwegian patriotism and hope in the face of subjugation.</div>
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Nowadays, rosemåling more commonly plays a purely decorative role. After resurfacing as a respected art form in the 20th century, rosemåled pieces have become more popular throughout the world. Museums and art studios across the country now offer rosemåling classes, where students can learn to paint in the old art form and create new pieces that reflect rosemåling's unique history.<br />
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Nordic Heritage Museumhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16496884895623133497noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7869427079204538774.post-37940240089723274322013-01-24T12:38:00.003-08:002013-01-24T13:03:08.453-08:00Krumkake Iron<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left;"><tbody>
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The object is a krumkake iron, which is used for making krumkake, a Norwegian waffle cookie. I picked this object because I enjoy eating krumkake. Another reason I picked it is because my Grandmother gave a krumkake iron to my parents as a wedding present. My grandmother (I called her Baka) introduced me to Norwegian culture when I was very young. My Grandmother was part of the Norwegian ladies chorus. When I was nine years old my family toured Norway with her and met many of our relatives. She passed away when I was ten years old. The krumkake iron is important to me because it reminds me of my Grandmother.<br />
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A krumkake iron is a special decorative two-sided iron griddle, similar to a waffle iron. Older irons are used over the stove, but modern electric irons offer the convenience of non-stick surfaces, automatic timing, and multiple cakes per batch. Norwegians make krumkake for a dessert around Christmas time. It is also widely popular among Norwegian immigrants in the Midwest U.S.A., and of course in Ballard where the Norwegian population is high. It is fulfilling to me to make something from my Norwegian heritage with my own hands.<br />
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-GatesNordic Heritage Museumhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16496884895623133497noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7869427079204538774.post-86404264051470672412013-01-24T12:21:00.001-08:002013-01-31T12:40:40.081-08:00A Swedish ChristmasWhile walking along the halls of the Nordic Heritage museum I came across something that was new to me but also was quite familiar. What I had seen was a banner of little gnomes known in Sweden as tomtar (tomte for a single gnome). Underneath the dancing gnomes was the inscription: <br />
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<em>Fridens lilla tomte,<br />På min levnadsstig.<br />Följ mig städse trogen,<br />lär mig älska dig.</em> <br />
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<em>Peaceful little gnome,<br />who’s on my life path?<br />Faithfully you follow me constantly,<br />teach me to love you.</em><br />
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This inscription was mainly the reason why I chose this banner to review (not to mention that it was in the Saint Lucia display), because it speaks to the loyalty of the gnome, not simply its duty as a gift giver. Along with the inscription, the dancing gnomes reminded me of my own heritage, because not only have I seen the gnomes many times, but I currently have one sitting atop my dresser.<br />
The story behind these little creatures is one that has been around in a fashion since before the establishment of Saint Lucia in Sweden and is one that has parallels all around Europe and the world. This creature is believed to live under the floorboards much like the brownie (little creature that protects a household) and is said to give out gifts while riding a jul buck (a straw goat). This creature also has a likeness much like Santa Claus. This banner (or something like it) is something that many Swedish families put up around the holidays, because not only does it give a festive feel, but also a reminder of the early form of Santa Claus. This banner, though not the most captivating item at the museum, I think has huge significance and background within the Nordic community, simply because it links the ancient traditions of the early Scandinavians and the modern world.<br />
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Nordic Heritage Museumhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16496884895623133497noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7869427079204538774.post-63997524466791748502012-05-06T19:44:00.000-07:002012-05-06T19:45:50.033-07:00Teen Council artist at the SAM<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right; margin-left: 1em; text-align: right;"><tbody>
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If you have are headed to the Seattle Art Museum, make sure to stop by the "Naramore" exhibit to see a few pieces done by our very own Emily! The exhibit features drawings, paintings, and photography from art students in Seattle's middle schools and high schools. The exhibit features over 200 pieces, showing the variety of artistic voices of Seattle's students.<br />
Emily has 3 of her own compositions on display. Each one represents not only her technical abilities, but also her ability to present a glimpse into the world as viewed through her eyes in moments of calm, bursts of energy, and creative inspiration. These pieces range from a bright, calm tempera painting of hand against a bright blue sky, to the movement and emotionally unsettling tempera painting in reds and yellows.<br />
Support the endeavors of our talented teens! The exhibit will be up until May 27th. If you see Emily's pieces, leave a comment and tell us what you think.Nordic Heritage Museumhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16496884895623133497noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7869427079204538774.post-40841711496098997022012-04-11T07:59:00.002-07:002012-04-14T13:08:26.915-07:00My Heritage, Our HeritageThis spring, the Teen Council is working on a project comparing different perspectives on heritage. We will be interviewing members of the community, asking them about their own heritage to find out what heritage means to each individual. In turn, we will be comparing what we find to see if we can get a better idea of what heritage means to the community as a whole.<br />
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To give us a broader range of perspectives to talk about and to make our project more interesting, we would like your help! Feel free to comment and tell us what heritage means to you. How would you define heritage? What do you think are the most important aspects of your own individual heritage? What do you think are the most important aspects of your community's heritage? You can answer any or all of these, or just write about what comes to mind when you think of the word "heritage."<br />
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Thanks for your input!<br />
-DylanNordic Heritage Museumhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16496884895623133497noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7869427079204538774.post-33783273667484077562012-03-22T10:50:00.003-07:002012-03-22T11:41:07.984-07:00The Wild Hunt Review<br />
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Album: The Wild Hunt</div>
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Kristian Matsson may not stand very tall, he has recently become a giant in the
folk music scene under his stage moniker The Tallest Man on Earth. He quickly
gained recognition for his unique voice, folky compositions and ingenious
lyrics after word spread of his first album,<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">
Shallow Grave.</i> While the album was released only in Sweden through
Swedish record company Gravitation, Matsson’s passionate playing and abilities
quickly spread to an American audience.</div>
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Matsson is a native of a Dalarna, Sweden, although many of his
musical influences are American. Citing a range of American musicians as his
influences, from Bob Dylan to The Velvet Underground to Charlie Patton, Matsson
has drawn on these influences to create a unique style of his own. Despite the
strong evidence of his influences on his music, particularly Bob Dylan, The
Tallest Man on Earth has a style that is also personal and unique to Matsson,
as evidenced by the passion and the emotional intensity he brings to his songs.</div>
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passion is highlighted throughout the compositions on The Tallest Man on
Earth’s 2010 album <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">The Wild Hunt</i>. The
album starts off with the light, melodic strumming of guitar and banjo lines on
“The Wild Hunt,” building to the upbeat strumming and clever lyricism of “King
of Spain,” and ending on the soft piano ballad “Kids on the Run.” While each
song is itself a beautiful composition, the album as a whole is a work of art
too. I constantly return to this album again and again, both for the nostalgia
I feel for the time I was first carried away by the emotional fervor that
Matsson conveys in the album, as well as the new subtleties I pick up on every
time I return to <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">The Wild Hunt</i>. If
you are looking for an incredible folk album to lift your spirits and get you
in that summertime feel, you don’t have to go on a wild hunt to find it.</div>
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http://thetallestmanonearth.com/ </div>Nordic Heritage Museumhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16496884895623133497noreply@blogger.com0