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The holiday season is here, and I’m feeling the excitement! This is always one of my favorite times of year—a chance to brighten the dark evenings with lights, fill the house with the smell of freshly baked cookies, and enjoy time with friends and family. This weekend, Drott will take part in the sold-out SWEA Holiday Market at the Swedish Embassy. It’s always a wonderful event, and we’re looking forward to meeting shoppers, sharing a bit about our lodge, and watching the beautiful Lucia performance. If you weren’t able to get tickets this year, you can still enjoy the free outdoor Lucia procession on the embassy steps. Sunday, December 14, brings our own Jul celebration at St. Luke’s. This joyful gathering will include festivities for all ages as well as a children’s Lucia procession, one of the most cherished traditions of the season. If you haven’t already, be sure to sign up—everyone is welcome! As the year draws to a close, I want to express my appreciation for everything that has made 2025 such a memorable year for the lodge. Thanks to our engaging programs, the dedicated efforts of so many volunteers, and the enthusiasm of new members, this has been a truly wonderful year for our community. This year, members tried their hand at making Swedish Sandwich Cake and Princess Cake—two delicious undertakings that brought out plenty of creativity. We enjoyed a private tour of IKEA complete with lunch and fika, giving everyone a behind-the-scenes look at a place many of us know well. We welcomed spring with Walpurgis, celebrated Midsummer with good humor despite the weather, and, in the fall, learned more about Pippi Longstocking and Alfred Nobel through informative programs. With so many meaningful experiences behind us, I’m already looking forward to what 2026 will bring. I have no doubt it will be another year filled with fellowship, learning, and celebration. God jul och gott nytt år! |
District 9 Scholarships Youth and Adult It’s time again for the bi-annual District Scholarships! Youth members are invited to apply for scholarships to attend language camp at Concordia’s Swedish Language Village. New this year—the youth scholarship will also cover up to $500 in travel expenses. Adult members are encouraged to apply for a scholarship based on an individually designed proposal. For complete details, including eligibility requirements and application deadlines, see the Scholarship page. |
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|  Shakespeare Theatre Company: The Wild Duck Through November 16 The DC Shakespeare Theater Company is putting on a show by the renowned Norwegian Playwright, Henrik Ibsen. He is considered one of the world's preeminent writers of the 19th century and is often referred to as "the father of modern drama." |
Member Spotlight: Susan Remmert
What is your connection to Sweden? My mother was born in Brooklyn to Swedish immigrant parents. Sadly, her mother died when she was only three and a half. At age 12, she went to live with her aunt, uncle, and cousins in Sweden, where she remained for nine years. She later returned to the United States aboard the SS American Legion—along with 869 other passengers, including Norway’s Crown Princess Märtha—on the rescue mission ordered by President Roosevelt after Hitler’s invasion of Norway during World War II. Tell us a little about yourself I grew up on Long Island, where our family celebrated Christmas Eve in the Swedish tradition. One of my earliest memories is traveling into New York City at age seven to see my newly retired morfar board a ship (formerly the MS Gripsholm) to move back to Sweden. He kept in touch through letters and sometimes audio tapes. My childhood Swedish influences also included reading the astonishing adventures of Pippi Longstocking! I attended Queens College, which offered a few Swedish language courses—so I took two semesters. One winter break, I even traveled alone to Sweden to spend Christmas with my grandfather and extended family. I have two grown children, a son and a daughter, and became a single parent after my husband passed away while they were in elementary school. I enjoy scrapbooking, reading (including ten years in a book club), and occasionally doing genealogical research on my family. How did you discover Drott Lodge, and what keeps you involved? I first picked up a Vasa application in 2005, but between raising young children and working full time, I didn’t join until 2015. |
Since joining, I’ve volunteered at every holiday bazaar. I served as webmaster first for our old WordPress site and then for our current website until early 2024. I now serve as the lodge treasurer. I feel fortunate to be part of such an enthusiastic and active group keeping Swedish and Scandinavian culture vibrant. Thanks to the camaraderie within the lodge, I’ve attended nearly every Valborg, Midsummer, and Lucia program—we truly have something special. |
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