Lili – March 14, 2017 I tapped my fingers impatiently on the steering wheel of my Toyota Highlander, stuck on the Eden’s Expressway for the third time that week. After a shopping trip with my eldest daughter and lunch with my sister, Helga, this time I was heading to The Danish Home for a very…
DetailsMia – March 7, 2017 We have a very special family tradition: one or two women from every generation follows in the dainty, lace-up boots of my great-great-great grandmother, Christina Hansen, and takes an active role in The Danish Home of Chicago. Mormor Christina was one of 12 founders of what was then called “The…
DetailsMarch 1, 2017 While visiting Mormor at The Danish Home several months ago, I had inquired about the grand 125th anniversary celebrations. I had been hearing whispers in the hall about some ideas, and Mormor and I even had a few conversations brainstorming some different ideas. From hearing her stories growing up in Denmark,…
DetailsFebruary 23, 2017 I spoke to Mormor recently and there are so many wonderful things happening at The Danish Home to celebrate their 125th anniversary! Everyone at The Danish Home is gearing up for the events and activities that will be taking place over the next several months to honor the heritage that…
DetailsFebruary 15, 2017 Mormor has been under the weather lately, so the kids and I decided to video chat with her, rather than making our weekly trip to The Danish Home to see her. While doing so, she commented how wonderful it was that we were still able to visit from the comfort of…
DetailsFebruary 9, 2017 Dear Reader, Over the past few weeks, I have been highlighting the many contributions that various Scandinavians and Scandinavian-Americans have made throughout history. There have been Scandinavian inventors, musicians, Nordic fare, women in history and the creative minds behind Scandinavian design. There are just too many to choose from!…
DetailsFebruary 2, 2017 Growing up, I was pampered with the blessings of being raised in a Danish-American household. Not only because I was surrounded by my extended family much of the time, but also due to the traditional Danish meals that were prepared for us nearly every day. Mormor passed down many…
DetailsJanuary 26, 2017 Hans Christian Andersen once said, “Where words fail, music speaks,” and he could not have been more spot-on. Music is such an important part of every culture. It is one of man’s greatest creations. From Roskilde to Coachella, music inspires. It touches the soul of both old and young, breaking…
DetailsJanuary 19, 2017 In Latin, Januarius means month of Janus, after the god of beginnings and transitions. This first new month of the year was added to the calendar, with 29 days, around 713 BC. King Numa Pompilius, the second king of Rome (715-673 BC), divided the year into twelve lunar months. However, around 45 BC Julius…
DetailsJanuary 12, 2016 Happy New Year! If you have not already heard, there are many exciting events planned this year to commemorate the auspicious 125th anniversary of The Danish Home. These celebrations will honor the legacy the Danish Home’s founders forged, and will pay homage to Scandinavian contributions on American culture. …
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