Skandia, a Scandinavian holiday celebration, came to the Landmark Center in downtown St. Paul for its eighth year on December 15. More than a thousand people came to the eighth annual Skandia celebration. Dina Vaynerman, the Landmark Center’s marketing director, said that more people came this year than in years past, despite bad weather. Vaynerman said that most of the performing groups are local, and about half the vendors come from the Twin Cities and surrounding areas. To view entire slide show with larger images, click here.

Skandia shoppers found Scandinavian woodworking, dolls, and sweaters. To view entire slide show with larger images, click here.

Shoppers found Scandinavian woodworking, dolls, and sweaters. To view entire slide show with larger images, click here.

Food choices included pastries such as Krumkakes, Frystekake, Sandbakkels, and Knipe. Swedish meatballs were served but, unfortunately, there was no Lutefisk in sight. To view entire slide show with larger images, click here.

Presentations on the second floor galleria included storytelling, historical presentations, and a woodcarving demonstration. In the Hamm Foyer, hands-on activities were available to children at the Viking Age Encampment. To view entire slide show with larger images, click here.

Performing groups included the Fjell og Fjord Norwegian Dancers, the International Fiddle Conspiracy and Ole Olsson’s Oldtime Orchestra. To view entire slide show with larger images, click here.

Performing groups included the Fjell og Fjord Norwegian Dancers, the International Fiddle Conspiracy and Ole Olsson’s Oldtime Orchestra. To view entire slide show with larger images, click here.

Shoppers found Scandinavian woodworking, dolls, and sweaters. To view entire slide show with larger images, click here.

Skandia, a Scandinavian holiday celebration, came to the Landmark Center in downtown St. Paul for its eighth year on December 15. More than a thousand people came to the eighth annual Skandia celebration. Dina Vaynerman, the Landmark Center’s marketing director, said that more people came this year than in years past, despite bad weather. Vaynerman said that most of the performing groups are local, and about half the vendors come from the Twin Cities and surrounding areas. To view entire slide show with larger images, click here.