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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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Jan212019

Pioneers in Danish-American Culture and Tradition

Lili – January 21, 2019 Every month I receive my copy of The Danish Pioneer and faithfully read about the many wonderful events, organizations and people that are all things Danish in this decades-old publication, published in print and online. My friend “Farfar” at The Danish Home told me that The Pioneer received The Danish Home’s annual Essence…

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Oct232018

Black and white photo of the Great Chicago Fire

Out of the Ashes: Rebirth and Danish-American Ties

Ella – October 23, 2018 October 9th was the 147th anniversary of The Great Chicago Fire. Legend has it that the devastating inferno began when Patrick and Catherine O’Leary’s cow kicked over a lantern on the southwest side of Chicago. However (and perhaps understandably), Mrs. O’Leary denied those charges, and the actual ignition of the fire…

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Apr62016

April Anniversaries (April Jubilæum) & Coasters for a Cause!

April 6, 2016   I recently came across an interesting article on Roberta “Bobbi” Gibb, the first woman to run the Boston Marathon on April 19, 1966 (Merry Lepper was actually the first woman to run a marathon in 1963, and Karen Switzer was the first woman to do so as a numbered entry in…

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Mar182016

How A 10th Century Dane Improved Your Life

March 18, 2016 It is no surprise to anyone that the world we live in is an energetic, vibrant, ever-changing place.  At times it can even seem complicated and downright confusing, especially with the massive technology boom of the past twenty years.     Is it just me, or does it seem that in 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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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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Honoring our Danish American Newspaper, The Pioneer

Every month I receive my copy of The Danish Pioneer and faithfully read about the many wonderful events, organizations and people that are all things Danish in this decades old publication that is published in print and online.  My Mormor told me that this publication will receive the Essence Award at the annual Danish Home Benefit…

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Learning about my Danish Heritage

August 21, 2014 Last week I told you about my journey to Elk Horn, Iowa to learn about the Danish heritage that my Mormor often talks about.  She chose to live at The Danish Home of Chicago because it not only keeps the Danish traditions alive, but also she says they are truly celebrated everyday. …

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