Barneblad: Make your own Syttende Mai scrapbook
Editor-in-chief Lori Ann Reinhall has suggestions for Barneblad readers for making scrapbooks filled with 17th of May mementos.
Tagged: 17May
Hipp hipp hurra for Syttende Mai across the land!
Editor-in-chief Lori Ann Reinhall reports on Syttende Mai activities from Seattle, including a Norwegian-American family with bunads from Norway.
Mementos of 17. mai from days gone by
Travel Editor Cynthia Elyce Rubin shares vintage Syttende Mai postcards that illustrate the connection between Norway and the United States.
Wear your 17. mai sløyfe with pride
Editor-in-chief Lori Ann Reinhall writes about the sløyfe (red, white, and blue ribbons) and the etiquette of wearing it on Syttende Mai.
Norsk 101: Norges flagg
Christie Ericson writes in her Norsk 101 column about the evolution of the Norwegian flag and what it means for celebrating Syttende Mai.
Ice cream, ice cream, ice cream … and more!
Editor-in-chief Lori Ann Reinhall writes about the traditional food that has made Norway’s Syttende Mai celebrations tasty and festive.
“Ja, vi elsker dette landet som det stiger frem”
Editor-in-chief Lori Ann Reinhall gives the history of Norwegian national anthem, “Ja, vi elsker dette landet,” sung on Norway’s Syttende Mai.
The history of 17. mai in Bergen
This article explains how Bergen has had its own unique flair in celebrating its Syttende Mai traditions and rituals throughout the history in Norway.
Syttende Mai Minnesota
The 17th of May is a big holiday in Minnesota, with much fanfare and flags. Find out what’s planned for 2022.
The parade must go on
Rather than cancel last year’s 17th of May, the community of Lydvo put on their own miniature version of it. This year, they’ve opted for the same solution.
Barneblad: Race to the finish on Syttende Mai
The traditional sekkeløp, a potato sack race, is one of the most popular activities for children on Syttende Mai, and one you can easily do at home.
Top 10 for Syttende Mai
To bring a little cheer to the second 17th of May of the pandemic, Lori Ann Reinhall has compiled a list of the 10 best songs for Syttende Mai.
