Festival of Sankta Lucia
Augustana's annual celebration of the Festival of Sankta Lucia will commemorate the holiday with traditional Scandinavian Christmas carols, lessons and poetry.
American Scandinavian Association at Augustana
The American Scandinavian Association was founded in 1934 by a group of Scandinavians living in the Quad City area. We are an associate chapter of the American Scandinavian Foundation, headquartered in New York, and was an affiliate of the now-defunct Swedish Council of America.
The ASA aims are:
- To stimulate and promote interest in relations and culture between the U.S. and all five of the Nordic countries
- To preserve the Nordic heritage in Western Illinois and Eastern Iowa
- To advance Nordic culture in the U.S. and U.S. culture in the Nordic countries
Some local annual celebrations may include:
- Yellow Pea Soup (Ärtsoppa) and Swedish Pancake Supper in January or February
- Våffeldag celebration in March
- Genealogy event in April in collaboration with the Swenson Center
- Midsommar Fest in June
- Kräftskiva (Crayfish Party) or ice cream social in August
- Lutfisk & Meatball Dinner, usually in November
- Luciafest together with Augustana's Scandinavian Studies Program
- Watch Augustana's Scandinavian Studies program for their schedule.
The ASA welcomes new members. Annual membership fees are $10 per individual, $20 per family/household. Membership privileges include opportunities for participation in ASA activities and informational flyers.
Email us to request a brochure! Or mail membership payment (checks payable to "ASA") to: ASA Membership, Swenson Center, Augustana College, 639 38th St, Rock Island IL 61201-2296.