Alma spent most of her adult life in Manchester, New Hampshire. She died in 1932 and as far as I can tell she led a quite ordinary life and that’s what makes her interesting.
Scandinavia Did you know that Scandinavia only is three countries? Well, it depends on whom you ask. But Norway, Denmark and Sweden make up Scandinavia….
Swedes celebrate Luciadagen, St Lucy’s Day on December 13. It is an event in memory of the catholic saint Lucy, Lucia. Originally, St Lucy’s Day fell on winter solstice.
Today is the last day of Christmas in Sweden. January 13 is Twentieth Day Knut, when the Christmas tree is thrown out, the decorations are…
What did the Swedish emigrant need to know before coming to America? “The emigrant’s interpreter” (Utvandrarens tolk) from 1882 gives some clues. Talking to customs…