Gifts of the lesser sort . . . .
Find gifts from $5 - $20 that will bring a smile for your Scandinavian friends.
Tiles
Carl Larsson
Carl Larsson trays and mugs - always a welcome Scandinavian gift.
Holiday decor
(Holiday decor available fall and winter.)
 Swedish lights placed in a window become a symbol of welcome during the holiday season. Two sizes 5 candle or 7 candle in natural or red at $39 and $49.
Kron Swedish fine natural wood catches the symbols of the holiday. Two sizes (shown) the 9" at $44 and a 13" at $54.
Jule B ucks have been associated with north European winter holidays since prehistoric times to the present - (especially Norway and Sweden). There are a number of reasons for this in an agricultural tradition as a symbol of the spirit of life. The likeness made of straw with bright ribbon continues as a great holiday expression of our roots. 5 or 6 sizes from 3 to 24 inches - modestly priced.
Tomtes (Sweden) and Nisse (Norway)
The long winter nights of the north country naturally encouraged the carving of the little people that have always lived on the farmstead. They were a helpful lot but loved to be mischievous so you had to treat them well - usually good food during the holiday period. To ignore them could mean a poor crop, a sick cow, just bad luck. A nice variety to add to a collection.
Ruth Olsen hand painted ornaments
Scenes of a variety of Scandinavian cultural activities. Really well done and something for the whole year. Various prices as marked.
Portmeirion's "The Night before Christmas"
Portmeirion's "The Night before Christmas" is an American popular classic that many of you can remember and recite. A nice number of accessories and a number of place settings are available at a 25% discount. Accessories are the most popular - 10 or 12 choices are available to enhance any holiday occasion - the kids love these!
iittala
iittala accessories have contemporary interpretations that appeal to many people. The Taika designs in blue, white and holiday red are popular gifts - mugs, salad plates, and bowls (20 oz) - 15% off.
The Carl Larsson collectors tin (filled with Pepparkakker cookies) is a favorite gift! $12.50 (not shown).
A nice sampling of Brit, Celtic, and Scandinavian cookbooks or specialties for holidays.
For the baker (see above) and for a great gift: almond cakepans, $12.50; krumkake irons, sale $57; electric krumkake bakers, sale $62; ableskiver pans $39; plett pans $35; mini skon pan $28; waffle iron $46; electric lefse grill, sale $119, non-stick, sale $139; pastry board and cloth, sale $23.
Candles (better quality - high stearin content) from Root - tapers in various colors 9" & 12"; Colonettes in various colors 5", 7", & 9". Llilleholmen's (Sweden) Kanaljus, $2.25 ea and chime candles, 15 pac $7.50. Three sizes of ball candles - approx 2.5" various colors; 3" red & white; 5" white only. (2.5" set of 4 - $9.95); 3" $5.50, 4" $7.50.
Calendars - Swedish, Norwegian, Carl Larsson now available. (not shown).
Avoca Handweavers
 Avoca Handweavers specialize in colorful, interestingly woven mohair. Their creative stamp has had world recognition for many years - especially their soft, luxury feel of blanket/throws. Ex.large 88x57 in $155, large 72x57 in $138, Knee or shoulder size 57x40 inches $79. Great to own, great to give.
Scandinavian mugs for gifts
A variety of mugs reflecting roots in each of the Scandinavian countries $8 to $10. A variety of collectable teacups and saucers and mugs reflecting English traditions, too. Prices vary.
The UFF DA thing is a midwest gift from Scandinavian settlers. Uff Da items and Scandinavian joke books are favorites of many.
Folk art
 
Mugs and salads with Norwegian rosemaling design or Swedish kurbitz design make nice, affordable gifts.
Hand carved Dala horses are authentic from Sweden.
Heritage II has a nice range of Belleek Irish porcelain gifts - shown are three small gift pieces from $20 to $40.
Or a signed Erickson hand painted rosemaled piece makes an outstanding gift ($30 to $150)
Flags
 limited to Scandinavian and British Isles and American are available as table flags, boat flags, flying flags 3'x5' or 2'x3'. Inquire - prices vary with the amount of sewing required or the process (sewn or silk screened).
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