Fars Dag - or Father’s Day - is celebrated on the second Sunday in November in Sweden, instead of in June. Father’s Day in Sweden was initially celebrated in June, but then various commercial organizations wanted it moved in 1931, so it wouldn’t compete with Mother’s Day (Mors dag) on the last Sunday of May.
Create an easy-to-stitch ornament using felt, embroidery floss, and beads for added sparkle. Instructor Alycen Brothen will teach students a few basic stitches, simple beading, assembling, and finishing, so students can leave with a completed ornament. No prior embroidery experience is necessary. All supplies will be provided. Please bring reading glasses/magnification, if needed. Students must […]
Gammelgården Museum will conclude a festive holiday day on Sunday, November 30th, with the lighting of candelabras in the windows of the Welcome House (the big red building) starting at 4 p.m. This follows Museum Store Sunday, which runs from 1-4 p.m. and offers discounts on products in the Butik (the museum gift shop), opportunities […]