There are two levels of Swedish language classes held on Monday evenings: · 5-6 pm - Beginners Class. This is for students with no knowledge of the language. · 6-7 pm - Advanced Class. This is for those who have taken an earlier Swedish class. Both class levels have a strong focus on verbal skills, […]
Join us for a FREE drop-in storytime in the Valkommen Hus that is open to all children! Gammelgarden’s Director, Lynne Moratzka, will read stories to children that are either set in Sweden, written by Swedish authors, about immigrants, and/or about early life in Minnesota. Parents/caregivers are asked to stay with their children. Please let us […]
There are two levels of Swedish language classes held on Monday evenings: · 5-6 pm - Beginners Class. This is for students with no knowledge of the language. · 6-7 pm - Advanced Class. This is for those who have taken an earlier Swedish class. Both class levels have a strong focus on verbal skills, […]
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.
There are two levels of Swedish language classes held on Monday evenings: · 5-6 pm - Beginners Class. This is for students with no knowledge of the language. · 6-7 pm - Advanced Class. This is for those who have taken an earlier Swedish class. Both class levels have a strong focus on verbal skills, […]
Mark your calendar for Scandia Evening Adventures on Thursday, October 19th, November 16th, and December 21st. From 5-8 p.m. on these evenings, everything in the Butik will be 20% off! (No other discounts apply.) This is your opportunity to stock up on seasonal decorations and food as well as holiday gifts!
On this day, we will be making birch log tomtes and Christmas/God Jul ornaments and decorations. Use a variety of felt, ric-rac, fake fur, and other decorative items to create your own personalized tomte. Traditional and contemporary supplies will be provided to create Swedish decorations and ornaments for Christmas/God Jul. $15 per person or $25 […]
At this event, there will be a variety of activity stations for youth and adults to visit to make up to four holiday decorations and/or tree ornaments. Choose to make one item or all four. While you are creating, enjoy beverages and a light treat. All supplies are provided. Please bring a tray or cookie […]
Krumkake are delicate, rolled batter cookies and a traditional Christmas treat. However, you can enjoy them throughout the year eaten plain or filled with whipped cream or other fillings. Heidi will teach you how to make the batter, cook the cookies on electric irons, and quickly roll the traditional krumkake into small cones. These thin, […]
Krumkake are delicate, rolled batter cookies and a traditional Christmas treat. However, you can enjoy them throughout the year eaten plain or filled with whipped cream or other fillings. Heidi will teach you how to make the batter, cook the cookies on electric irons, and quickly roll the traditional krumkake into small cones. These thin, […]
Join us for a Jul-themed Annie’s Coffee Party. There will be three courses of food along with your coffee. The courses will include: Cardamom bread/butter, fruit-filled coffee cakes, sliced cheese and apples, Rice pudding, and assorted Swedish Jul cookies. There will be Swedish Jul traditions and stories shared between courses. Join us in the upper […]
Enjoy the lighting ceremony at the Scandia Community Center where there will be two fire pits and a children’s choir. At 5 p.m., the lights at the Community Center, Gammelgården Museum, and Elim Lutheran Church as well as the snowflakes on the light posts along the streets will be lit.
Join us for a Jul-themed Annie’s Coffee Party. There will be three courses of food along with your coffee. The courses will include: Cardamom bread/butter, fruit-filled coffee cakes, sliced cheese and apples, Rice pudding, and assorted Swedish Jul cookies. There will be Swedish Jul traditions and stories shared between courses. Join us in the upper […]