St. Urho’s Day is one of those legends that has a blurry origin story. If you live in Minnesota you might have heard rumblings about a man who drove the grasshoppers out of Finland. He protected the precious grape crop with his loud booming voice. The myth, originated in Minnesota in the 1950s, created a … More What is St. Urho’s Day?
Leif Erikson Day was declared a national holiday in 1964 by Lyndon B. Johnson. On October 9 each year, celebrations occur to honor this Greenlander, but why? Leif Erikson was only twenty years old, in year 1,000, when he became a missionary for King Olaf of Norway. His task from this powerful leader was to … More Leif Erikson Day
Flensted Mobiles Mobiles are mesmerizing – that is one of the reasons you see them so often above the bed of a baby or child. In the past mobiles were hung by village women over a baby’s cradle to protect the children from the evil eye and soothe them. Today, we think that mobiles help … More Mobiles – Art The Helps You Relax