The Best Scandinavian BY AMY BOXRUD Viking called in the experts to make sure your holiday festivities hit the right note. M usic is an inseparable element of the holidays, evoking emotions and memories unique to this festive season. However, not all holiday music is created equal. Some recordings seem to get better each year, while others gather dust on our CD shelves. This Christmas, Viking has tapped four experts-all accomplished musicians in their own right-to recommend their all-time favorite Scandinavian holiday music. Some of their picks are cherished classics; others are less familiar. All are perfect for remembering treasured holiday traditions while creating the soundtrack for new ones. 16 V I K I N G De cemb er 2009