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...
October 30, 2021|Categories: 3D News
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...
October 25, 2021|Categories: 3D News
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...
August 16, 2021|Categories: 3D News
“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 Pennsylvani...
August 16, 2021|Categories: 3D News
Our Heritage and Culture- The Fjord Horse
The Fjord horse or Norwegian Fjord Horse (Norwegian: fjordhest) is a relatively small but very strong horse breed from the mountainous regions of western Norway. It is an agile breed of light draught horse build. All Fjord horses are...
August 16, 2021|Categories: 3D News
Our Heritage and Culture – What the School Children of Visnes, Norway Know
Norway’s own link to Lady Liberty Many Norwegians are still claiming their own link to the legendary monument in New York’s harbour. Not only have hundreds of thousands of Norwegian...
August 16, 2021|Categories: 3D News
How To Be a Friend to Someone Living With Dementia
Helpful and valuable tips for any and all of us! In the 3rd District of Sons of Norway, many of our members are senior citizens. Typically, we all know...
June 15, 2021|Categories: 3D News
Being Dementia Friendly- A Community Effort
Fundraising is of course, an important part of helping with and finding a cure for Alzheimer’s. But we do not necessarily have to fundraise to be of help. There is...
May 24, 2021|Categories: 3D News
Scandinavian American Spotlight – Betty White
Betty Marion White Ludden (born January 17, 1922), known professionally as Betty White, is an American actress, comedian, author, and advocate for the welfare and health of animals. White’s television career began...
April 15, 2021|Categories: 3D News
Viking History – The Viking Age Began With…
The Raid on Lindisfarne The northmen’s unexpected, vicious attack on the monastery at Lindisfarne in 793 is widely regarded as the beginning of the Viking Age. Here is the fascinating...
April 15, 2021|Categories: 3D News