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Join us on an engaging and delightful tour of Nordic culture, through traditional music, art, history, and language.
You’ll be inspired by the stories of fascinating people who have done great things, but are otherwise just like you and me.
We’ll also stretch your imagination with Nordic folktales, reflecting on how they speak to the common humanity in all of us.
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Thursday Dec 09, 2021
Thursday Dec 09, 2021
Who is that unseen elf that takes care of the animals on the farm? Join me as I interview Dr. Lotta Gavel Adams to understand the origins of the Swedish tomte, learn about Viktor Rydberg's classic poem, and identify the major artists who have contributed to our picture of the tomte. We owe the concept of the jolly American Santa Claus to a Swedish illustrator too. We conclude the show with a 2020 recording of the Gustavus Adolphus College Lucia Singers performing the Sankta Lucia song accompanied by the Christ Chapel organ. A great way to celebrate by candlelight on long and dark winter nights.