St. Andrews visits Iceland
How Iceland Came To Be - A Brief Historical Overview
Geologically unique, the volcanic island nation of Iceland challenged the fortitude of even the hardy Vikings. Yet, they surmounted these obstacles and created a
progressive society that has remained largely unchanged. Learn more about development of this country and how it has protected that history from revision and modern
influence.
Icelandic Lore & Legacy
The Icelandic Sagas continue to influence language, politics, and even pop culture to this very day, from Nazi Germany to the New York Times bestseller list. Come learn
more about them and you.ll be surprised how far these tales still reach into our everyday lives.
Glethileg Jol! Icelandic Holiday Traditions
From Gryla and the Yule Lads to peas in a can, see how the Icelandic holiday customs have evolved over the ages, and learn more about the delicious (or not-so delicious)
cuisine still served around family tables.
Baronial Championship Challenge
Icelandic sagas not only put to print the tales of the Norse Gods for the first time, but served as a record of genealogy for families. These works also immortalized
the triumphs and tragedies of their greatest warriors. They unabashedly proclaimed the brutality of life and war, though often with the humanity of humor and mourning.
Tell us your own saga - your valiant efforts on the battlefield, your unwavering service to society, your less-than-successful attempts at conquering the elusive
Crysthallmo. Proudly declare your worthiness for Baronial Champion and let the Herald extol your praises as the great chroniclers of Iceland would have done. For more
information and inspiration about the sagas, visit http://www.sagadb.org/about.
Viking Whipcord
Come learn a period method for creating a strong, attractive cord using a set of weighted bobbins. Class will be hands on with a limit of 12 people. Each student
should go home with a handout and, hopefully, a small sample of cording made by their own hands.
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