Our Heritage and Culture- Troll Basics
What’s the history and the mythology of Norwegian trolls? A wonderful article from Andrew McKay on the Life with Norway website provides some rich and fascinating details! The Mythology of Norwegian Trolls
3rd District Charitable Giving
October is Sons of Norway Foundation Month October is Foundation Month at Sons of Norway. Please help us celebrate and support the services that the Sons of Norway Foundation provides to members. Annually, We provide over $35,000 in grants to … Read More
Our Heritage and Culture- Princess Märtha Louise
Princess Märtha Louise of Norway (born 22 September 1971) is a Norwegian self-described clairvoyant and the only daughter and elder child of King Harald V and Queen Sonja. She was married to the late writer and visual artist Ari Behn from 2002 to 2017. She is fourth in … Read More
“On The Road” in the 3rd District- Gateway to Florida
Its not too early to start thinking about the 2022 District 3 Convention in Jacksonville, Florida, hosted by Lodge 3-541 Gateway to Florida. The Gateway to Florida Lodge in Jacksonville was instituted April 6, 1974 becoming the eighth … Read More
Viking History- A Brief Look at The Vikings in Ireland
The Vikings certainly got around, including a good deal of time in Ireland beginning some 1300 years ago. A detailed article from IrishCentral provides some very interesting history. How the Vikings Forever Changed Ireland
November 2021 President’s Message
This is a busy time with Lodge nominations and elections. For those who accepted a position a BIG THANK YOU!! Lodge members, please, support the officers, whether a returning officer or new officers, as they take on the challenge … Read More
District 3 Secretary’s Letter October 2021
Dear Lodge Secretaries, Here’s a Fall update for you. Thank you for the energy and time you give to your lodge and to Sons of Norway. Sincerely, Jeanne Addison JLAnorge@aol.com, (717)793-7428, 1574 Rosewood Lane, York, PA 17403 Location of … Read More
Scandinavian American Spotlight – Shared Experience of a Memorable Night
EDITORS NOTE: Normally for the section “Scandinavian American Spotlight”, the TDT focuses on at least somewhat notable or famous Americans of Scandinavian descent. What follows here though are some brief life stories of just regular Norwegian emigrants who just happen … Read More
From Falmouth to Lauderdale – District 3 Happenings
Nansen Lodge 3-410 Nansen hosted the 17 of May Parade Committee picnic. We had a great celebration for 17 mai on May 16th. It was held outside on our property. It was finally OK from the city because of the … Read More
October 2021 President’s Message
Fra Presidenten Kathy – October I hope that everyone was able to enjoy the many splendors that summer had to offer and now Fall has finally arrived-I cannot believe we are already into the 10th month of 2021. Autumn is … Read More
Bla Fjell October 2021 Newsletter
This month, our lodge celebrates its 25th Anniversary. Yay!
September 2021 President’s Message
September President’s Message Welcome back from summer. Welcome September. Velkommen tilbake fra sommeren. Velkommen September. Meetings on Zoom or meetings in person? Some lodges are meeting in person for the first time in a long period, some are continuing with … Read More
Third District Today/ TDT Full Version/3rd Qtr 2021
Here’s the “full” PDF version of the 2021 3rd Quarter TDT! Follow this link to also download or print the TDT.
Viking History
Architecture In The Viking Age: Urban Planning, Emporia, And Strongholds By Victor Roua Much of Viking Age architecture that was initially rooted in central and southern Scandinavia and then subsequently applied in the Norsemen’s North Atlantic colonies can be traced back to … Read More
“On The Road” in the 3rd District
The Pennsylvania Dutch Country – the home of Bondelandet Lodge 3-612 Pennsylvania Dutch Country, sometimes called the Distelfink Country, is an area of Southeastern and South Central Pennsylvania that by the American Revolution had a high percentage of Pennsylvania Dutch inhabitants. Religiously, there was a large portion of Lutherans. There were … Read More