DECEMBER 2021 Volume 118 * Number 12 Contents FEATURES 12 Sweet Christmas Looking to elevate your cookie baking this season? We'll show you how to put a new twist on some of your favorite traditional Christmas sweets, including these dreamy iced pepperkaker. 18 Take a Break Check out our 20 winterthemed ideas for celebrating the Scandinavian tradition of Lille Lørdag or " Little Saturday. " 22 Behind the Scenes We're looking back at some of our most memorable covers from the past decade. 8 DEPARTMENTS 4 Velkommen To new beginnings 7 Nordic Life News * Trends * Inspiration 10 Finance Financial gifts to give this holiday season 29 Sons of Norway Happenings Lodge fun * Events * Giving back 39 Ambassador Insights On board the Statsraad Lehmkuhl The mission of Sons of Norway is to promote and preserve the heritage and culture of Norway, celebrate our relationship with other Nordic countries, and provide quality insurance and fi nancial products to our 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. ON THE COVER These all-star iced pepperkaker cookies were decorated and styled by Laura Miller. Photograph by Brennan Photography Since 1904