Scandinavian Fair honors heritage

Scandinavian Fair honors heritage

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A tray of Lefse, a traditional soft Norwegian flatbread made with potatoes and filled with butter and cinnamon, beckons people at the Scandinavian Children’s Heritage Fair. Photo by Heidi Sutton
Peter Larsen, age 6, of Mount Sinai, shows off his heart basket at the Scandinavian Children's Heritage Fair. Photo by Heidi Sutton
A dragon holds a tote bag for sale at the Scandinavian Children's Heritage Fair. Photo by Heidi Sutton
Scandinavian flags and maps adorn the wall of the church at the Scandinavian Children's Heritage Fair. Photo by Heidi Sutton
Emma Larsen, age 9, of Mount Sinai, enjoys a game of Uff Da Bingo at the Scandinavian Children's Heritage Fair. Photo by Heidi Sutton
Traditional Scandinavian desserts are on display at the Scandinavian Children's Heritage Fair. Photo by Heidi Sutton
Scandinavian decals are up for sale at the Scandinavian Children’s Heritage Fair. Photo by Heidi Sutton

Children and their parents flocked to the St. James Lutheran Church in St. James last Sunday afternoon for a Scandinavian Children’s Heritage Fair.

Representing Norway, Sweden, Iceland, Denmark and Finland, the event was hosted by the Sons of Norway. Children took part in a Little Vikings tour by playing Uff Da Bingo while learning Norwegian words, weaving Danish heart baskets out of felt and decorating shields and swords. They also took part in Norwegian rosemåling (decorative painting), rock painting and troll making.

Guests were also able to sample delicious traditional desserts including Lefse, Norwegian Krumkaker cookies, heart waffles, sandkaker and Swedish coffee bread. The event also offered many types of Scandinavian-themed souvenirs for sale.

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