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Odin, king of the Norse gods
Odin “Oh-din” Often named the Allfather by the Norse people. He is called ‘father’ because it was said that all the gods came from his...
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swarbrickconnie
- Feb 19, 2021
- 2 min
Aebleskiver History & Recipe
Enjoy authentic aebleskiver (pronounced aye-bill-ski-ver, singular and plural) always served at the Danish Canadian Museum it is a staple...
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swarbrickconnie
- Feb 19, 2021
- 5 min
The Love story of Freya and Odur
Since Valentine’s Day was at the beginning of this week. I thought I would get ahead of myself, to tell you about the goddess of love,...
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swarbrickconnie
- Feb 19, 2021
- 13 min
Leaving our Homeland,
migration Story of Emilie and Soren Jensen A Journey from Copenhagen to Standard, Alberta, Canada Summer of 1920 Sunday, May 30th, Emilie...
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swarbrickconnie
- Feb 19, 2021
- 4 min
Victor Borge A man who found a way to use his fear to his advantage.
Victor Borge had stage fright so bad he had to distract himself: the Nazis did not find him funny, but North America did. Victor Borge,...
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swarbrickconnie
- Feb 14, 2021
- 8 min
Danes and Valentines Day??
The Danes do Valentine’s Day right. In Denmark, Valentine’s Day just is not that big of a deal. In fact, the Valentine’s Day we know and,...
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swarbrickconnie
- Feb 13, 2021
- 4 min
Øllebrød (Danish Rye Bread Porridge)Literally translated, øllebrød means “beer bread.” This hearty
Welcome to the new Danish Canadian Recipe journey, where Danish tradition and Canadian fusion meet! Food is the fastest pathway to a...
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swarbrickconnie
- Feb 12, 2021
- 4 min
Norse Mythology how it Began
How the Norse gods origins began The Norse gods, the religion that surrounded them, and now the mythology that we enjoy in books and on...
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swarbrickconnie
- Feb 5, 2021
- 4 min
Getting to know our Museum? Danes? Culture? Traditions?
Welcome TO THE DANISH CANADIAN MUSEUMS, NEW WEEKLY BLOG I want to start off with saying THANK YOU!! I can honestly say I lost count of...
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swarbrickconnie
- Dec 24, 2020
- 12 min
Danish Canadian Museum Advent Calendar December 24th
Merry Christmas!! I hope that this Christmas fills you with joy and memories to fill you up for the next year. Christmas is celebrated on...
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swarbrickconnie
- Dec 23, 2020
- 14 min
Danish Canadian Museum Advent Calendar December 23rd 2020
Well its Day 23, One day left in our Christmas Advent Calendar. Today has been a struggle, this old laptop is fighting me through to the...
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swarbrickconnie
- Dec 22, 2020
- 15 min
Danish Canadian Museum Advent Calendar December 22nd
Christmas Traditions that create some wonderful memories. The smallest of traditions can create the biggest of impacts!! Games and get...
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swarbrickconnie
- Dec 21, 2020
- 51 min
Danish Canadian Museum Advent Calendar December 21st 2020
Today there is Three important topics in todays Advent. First it is the winter Solstice, second the Christmas Star the conjunction of two...
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swarbrickconnie
- Dec 20, 2020
- 16 min
Danish Canadian Museum Advent Calendar December 20th 2020
Today is the last Sunday before Advent 5 days until Christmas, I have decided this last week will be dedicated to Christmas memories....
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swarbrickconnie
- Dec 19, 2020
- 4 min
Danish Canadian Museum Advent Calendar December 19th 2020
There is one Christmas tale many have to read every year in Denmark it is the famous Peter's Jul. Peter’s Christmas Jeg glæder mig i...
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swarbrickconnie
- Dec 18, 2020
- 2 min
Danish Canadian Museum Advent Calendar December 18th
If your Danish you have most likely heard of Georg Jensen, his Christmas ornaments and brand have become synonyms with Christmas. His...
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swarbrickconnie
- Dec 17, 2020
- 2 min
Danish Canadian Museum Advent Calendar December 17th 2020
The Danish star, is honestly one of my favorite ornaments they are beautiful and delicate, for myself the meditative state that you...
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swarbrickconnie
- Dec 16, 2020
- 2 min
Danish Canadian Museum Advent Calendar December 16th
Were nine days t