Folktales
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Two Folktales in Norwegian and English
Have you ever wondered what Norwegian folktales sound like in Norwegian, as they were written in the late 1800s by Asbjørnson and Moe? Join us for this telling of the […]
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The Bothell Sons of Norway Parade Troll
Every year before the pandemic, the Bothell Sons of Norway lodge members marched in Seattle’s 17th of May Parade, as well as Bothell’s Fourth of July Parade. In addition to […]
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The Brave Tailor, Danish Version
Join me for a tale of adventure with a very unlikely hero – a little tailor who dreams big but has trouble with the reality of dangerous situations. This Grimm […]
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The Many Faces of the Tomte
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 […]
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Sami Folktales
The Sami, formerly called Lapps, live in the far north of Norway, Sweden, and Finland in a land where the sun never sets. Storytelling has a strong tradition among the […]