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The Hope Chest is an award-winning, weekly online diary characterized by descendants of five of the founders of The Danish Home. Come along with Ella, Ingrid, Liam, Lili and Mia as they intertwine the past with the present, weaving facts into a fictional story line that is true to the heart.

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Anna’s Meal

The last Thursday of November (it wasn’t changed to the 3rd Thursday until around 1939) was one met with welcomed anticipation and enthusiasm for all who knew Anna Mikkelsen, and for Anna herself.  Known for blocks for being an exceptional cook and baker, as well as having a generous and hospitable manner, Thanksgiving with the…

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Den Kongelige Livgarde (The Royal Danish Guard)

November 21, 2014                                 “Pro Rege et Grege” (translation: “for the king and the people”)                                                  …

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Mortonsaften

November 13,  2014   Tranquility, pleasant conversation, and a full stomach are all necessary qualities for a successful evening meal.  However, accomplishing this trifecta can often be a nearly impossible feat.  If and when we do have that once-in-a-blue-moon occasion where everyone makes it home on time, sits down at the table together, and enjoys…

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Det Danske Køkken (Danish Cuisine)

Last Sunday was The Danish Home’s Annual Fall Fest and everyone who attended had such a wonderful time!  It was great to see friends and neighbors, and also to meet many new visitors who came for the fun and food.  The Danish Home’s events are always so enjoyable, and this autumn social was no different. …

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Hallowe’en

With Halloween right around the corner it’s a great time to sit around and reminisce about years past.  It’s fun to think of creative costumes to trick-or-treat in, and we can’t forget about all that candy just waiting to be collected!  But how often do you really think about the origins of this annual autumn…

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Annual Fall Festival

October  23, 2014   It has officially been fall for over a month now and the signs are everywhere.  Once exposed arms are now covered by sweaters and jackets, pumpkins are popping up everywhere and the leaves have begun to fall.  Believe it or not, there are only 8 full weeks left until Christmas!  …

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The Dania Society and Our Connection to the European Parliament

October 16, 2014   Last week I had mentioned that it was the 143rd anniversary of The Great Chicago Fire.  Since then I’ve come across some interesting ties between this historical event and The Danish Home.   The first connection was made after I discovered an interesting article buried inside the hope chest.  It is…

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143rd Anniversary of The Great Chicago Fire

October 9, 2014   This week marks the anniversary of one of the most catastrophic events in Chicago history, The Great Chicago Fire of 1871.  It’s hard to believe that with just a spark a third of what is now the third largest city in the nation was leveled.  However, the progress made over the…

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A Dane in the Majors

October 3, 2014   October 17, 1912 – It’s the bottom of the 7th with the New York Giants leading 1-0 in the 8th game of the World Series at Fenway Park.  With one out and a man on second, 24-year-old Boston Red Sox sub Olaf Henriksen steps up to the plate.  He takes 2…

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Falling in Love with Autumn

There’s nothing quite like the autumn, especially here in the northern part of the country where we experience all four glorious seasons.  Fall just seems to bring with it an invigorating and refreshing quality.  Not only is the landscape around us transforming into a brightly hued scene begging to be appreciated and admired, but also…

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The Hope Chest is a weekly online diary characterized by descendants of five of the founders of The Danish Home. Come along with Ella, Ingrid, Liam, Lili and Mia as they intertwine the past with the present, weaving modern-day experiences and realities into a fictional story line that is true to the heart of the 12 determined women who envisioned, and realized, The Danish Home of Chicago 125 years ago.
Congratulations to The Hope Chest on winning a 2017 Merit Award for excellence in digital publication from the National Mature Media Awards!
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