Annika Saur

Annika has been involved in Sons of Norway since she was a young girl. She had learned the “Jeg er så glad hver julekveld” Norwegian Christmas carol in Sunday School and was excited to share her song with the Terje Viken lodge. At the Christmas social, she climbed up onto a piano bench, was handed a microphone, and sang the song for all to hear. For over the past decade, she has helped promote Leif Erikson Day on the Sons of Norway social media, which is usually the most popular post of the year for them. She is a regular participant in annual Lutefisk Toss with her grandfather. In recent years, she has performed with her violin at lodge socials. This past December, she gathered several of her friends to perform at the lodge's Christmas program. She understands the importance of being a fifth-generation member of Sons of Norway, and the legacy of her ancestors.

LEIF ERIKSON DAY

For over a decade, Annika has helped promote Leif Erikson Day each October 9 with a photo of the year's logo displayed in Leif Erikson Park in Duluth, Minnesota.

SONS OF NORWAY

Since she has been a young girl, Annika has been involved with Sons of Norway. She has sang, performed piano and violin concerts, and participates in the annual Lutefisk Toss. She is a proud fifth generation member.

Annika & Friends perform at the Terje Viken Lodge Christmas Program on December 11, 2025

Annika helps the Terje Viken Lodge win the Lutefisk Toss on July 11, 2025

Annika performs on her violin with her former Orchestra teacher, Mr. Kevin Hoeschen, during a hardanger fiddle demonstration on October 8, 2024

Annika performs on her violin at the Terje Viken Lodge Christmas Program on December 14, 2023

Annika performs on her violin and piano at the Terje Viken Lodge Christmas Program on December 12, 2019

Annika sings "Jeg er så glad hver julekveld" at the Terje Viken Lodge Christmas Program on December 11, 2018

Annika and her father, Andrew, unveil the Leif Erikson Day logo at the Terje Viken Lodge social on October 10, 2018

Annika sings "Jeg er så glad hver julekveld" at the Terje Viken Lodge Christmas Program on December 13, 2017

Annika sings "Jeg er så glad hver julekveld" at the Terje Viken Lodge Christmas Program on December 6, 2016

Annika sings "Jeg er så glad hver julekveld" at the Terje Viken Lodge Christmas Program on December 8, 2015

Annika sings "Jeg er så glad hver julekveld" at the Terje Viken Lodge Christmas Program on December 9, 2014

Annika Saur rides in the mini Viking Ship wagon as part of the Sons of Norway Terje Viken Lodge float during the Heritage Days Parade in Two Harbors, Minnesota on July 12, 2014.

Annika sings "Jeg er så glad hver julekveld" for the first time at the Terje Viken Lodge in 2013:

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