Norwegian-American stories in 2025

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8: Same song, new voices

8: Same song, new voices

A photographic countdown to July 4th

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Lars Idar Waage
Jun 27, 2025
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At the 2023 Scandinavian Christmas Program in Stavanger, Illinois, young voices filled the church once again with the cherished hymn “Jeg er så glad hver julekveld.” Generations may pass, but the joy of singing this Christmas classic—rooted in both Norwegian tradition and American community spirit—remains as bright as ever. The smiles, the sweaters, and the shared heritage carry the music forward.

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