VOL. 115 NO. 8 Aug 12 16 22 The mission of Sons of Norway is to promote and to preserve the heritage and culture of Norway, to celebrate our relationship with other Nordic countries, and provide quality insurance and fi nancial products to its members. * Sons of Norways misjon er å fremme og ivareta norske kulturtradisjoner, å feire vårt forhold til andre nordiske land og samtidig tilby de beste forsikrings- og fi nansprodukter til våre medlemmer. Features 12 l Land of Light The science behind the midnight sun 16 l Scandinavian Icons Traditions, objects and aesthetics that represent Nordic culture 22 l An Unbreakable Bond The Stavig brothers' letters Departments 4 l Velkommen Velkommen to all 7 l Nordic Life 10 l Finance Insurance must-haves 36 l District Happenings 44 l In Loving Memory 46 l Q & A Lars Christian Vold Cover photography by Geir Olaf Gjerden / Alamy Stock Photo ILLUSTRATIONS BY RUBY TAYLOR, PHOTOS (FAR RIGHT) COURTESY OF THE STAVIG HOUSE MUSEUM PHOTO BY FRANK ANDREASSEN / NORDNORGE.COM 2018http://www.NORDNORGE.COM