Faces: People, Places, and Cultures articles from October 2002

Faces: People, Places, and Cultures archives from October 2002

Editor's message.(Sweden)
October 1, 2002... Dear Reader, Welcome to Sweden. Part of the Scandinavian Peninsula, the long, narrow, and heavily forested country of Sweden is slightly larger than the state of California and has a population of about nine million. Life is Sweden is...

Sweden. (At a Glance).
October 1, 2002... Official Name: Kingdom of Sweden Location: Sweden is part of the Scandinavian Peninsula, located in northern Europe. About 15 percent of Sweden lies above the Arctic Circle. Sweden is between Norway and Finland. The North Sea forms the...

Icehotel. (Only In ...).(hotel made of ice in Jukkasjarvi, Sweden)
October 1, 2002... Have you ever hopped out of bed on a chilly morning and felt that the floor beneath your feet must be made of ice? You would get the same feeling if you stayed at a certain hotel in Jukkasjarvi, Sweden, but there would be a good reason for it....

In the know.
October 1, 2002... Look for the following places and things in this issue. Archipelago (ar-keh-PEL-ah-goh): A large group of islands. Arctic Circle: Northern latitude, located at about 66[degrees]33'. The sun does not set here on the summer solstice (on...

Welcome to Sweden.(includes related article on the dalahorse )
October 1, 2002... Sweden is a land of lakes and forests; a land with a long and colorful history; a land where women have had equal rights since Viking times; a land where people love to hike and fish, canoe, and camp. This was, and is, Sweden. Slightly...

Sweden. (Through Time).(Chronology)
October 1, 2002... 10,000 B,C. As ice begins to recede, the first hunting and fishing villages are established in southern Sweden. A.D. 800-1100 Viking explorers, traders, and pirates dominate the Atlantic Ocean. 829 Christianity is introduced. 1252...

Sweden's future queen.(Crown Princess Victoria)
October 1, 2002... Have you ever dreamed of being a king or a queen? Crown Princess Victoria does not have to dream: She is preparing for the reality of becoming the Queen of Sweden. Crown Princess Victoria Ingrid Alice Desiree was born July 14, 1977, the...

Can I learn Swedish?
October 1, 2002... Hur manga sprak kan du? (Heur MOHN-ga sprohk kahnn deu?) How many languages do you know? Have you ever been unable to learn about something because you speak only English? Do not feel limited, because English is actually a great foundation for...

Meet Michael.(Mikael Lagerblad describes learning English)
October 1, 2002... When do you use the word "lay" and when do you use "lie"? While learning English, Mikael Lagerblad sometimes had trouble remembering. A Swede living in Malmo, Mikael began studying English when he was nine years old. And just as anyone learning...

The Sami of Sweden.
October 1, 2002... It is lunchtime for the reindeer research team. Karin Baer takes an ax out of her backpack and scans the surroundings for a turpentine-filled stump with some birch bark for fire starter. She quickly gets the tar stump flaming, and from her pack...

A walking tour of Stockholm.(Stockholm, Sweden)
October 1, 2002... Stockholm, sometimes referred to as "the Venice of the North," is spread over 14 islands connected by 42 bridges. Water is everywhere. Nearby is an archipelago of 24,000 islands, where many of Stockholm's residents have summer homes. ...

Fish for breakfast.(Swedish breakfast foods)
October 1, 2002... Have you ever eaten fish for breakfast? If you live in the United states, you probably haven't. You most likely have pancakes, waffles, bacon and eggs, hot or cold cereal, toast, toaster pastries, bagels, or donuts. But if you live in Sweden,...

Homemade Musli.
October 1, 2002... Homemade Musli You need a cups rolled oats (slow-cooking oatmeal) 1 cup rye flakes 1/3 cup wheat germ 1/4 cup brown sugar 1/8 cup Swedish syrup (maple syrup will Work as well) 1 tablespoon oil 2 teaspoons water 1/3 cup...

Going to school in Sweden.(includes article on Children's Ombudsman)
October 1, 2002... When did you learn the sounds of the alphabet? In the United States, many children begin learning to read in preschool. Many kindergartners formally begin to learn reading skills, but in Sweden most children learn to read in first grade, which...

Black days and white nights.(winter and summer in Sweden)
October 1, 2002... Have you ever used a rubber ball and a flashlight to show the way Earth experiences seasons? If you hold your hand at the top of the ball when demonstrating Earth's movements, you are holding the part of Earth where northern Sweden lies. Think...

Celebrating with candles: Saint Lucia's Day. (Cover Story).
October 1, 2002... For Swedes, Saint Lucia's Day on December 13 signals the start of the exciting monthlong Christmas season. And for girls chosen to be a Lucia, it is one of the most exciting days of their lives. Like many other Swedish festivals, Saint...

Make a Lucia crown.
October 1, 2002... Traditionally, Lucia crowns were made with lingonberry branches and real candles. Today, you can visit Sweden at holiday time and buy a ready-made, battery-operated crown. Or you can make one out of paper. You need: 9-inch by 12-inch...

Midafternoon. (Letters).(Poem)
October 1, 2002... Midafternoon The sun is a flickering lantern That shines across the desert plain. Giving light to the sand Without any rain. Chris Chapman Camillus, New York

Pen. (Letters).(Poem)
October 1, 2002... Pen scratching, writing striking like a rattlesnake swallowing its prey whole a beautiful sight what will it become as the prey is attacked the tail rattles in glory the pen is the predator and it...

Face facts.(Nobel Peace Prize)
October 1, 2002... Although Swedish scientist Alfred Nobel's invention of dynamite caused destruction around the world, he promoted harmony by leaving his fortune to establish the Nobel Peace Prize. Alfred Nobel 1998 John Hume and David Trimble 2000...

The glass blower.(Mats Jonasson )
October 1, 2002... At the close of the Ice Age, water from the melting ice washed way the rich soil in Smaland (SMOH-land) in southern Sweden, leaving huge rocks and wet swampy land in its place. Because the soil was so barren, the area became known as the...

What shall baby's name be? A play based on a Swedish folktale.(Play)
October 1, 2002... Cast of Characters: Narrator, Mother, Father, Peggy, Peter Narrator: Once upon a time, there was a well-to-do couple who had only one foolish daughter, named Peggy. She had passed the age when most women marry, and still no suitor would...

Books. (Further Exploring).(books on Sweden)(Bibliography)
October 1, 2002... Sweden by Sylvia McNair The author presents Sweden in irresistible, colorful pictures and words. This book is a treasure trove of information on Swedish government, environment, and people. Lifestyle content includes religion, arts,...

On-line. (Further Exploring).(www.visit-sweden.com is official web site for Swedish tourism and travel information)
October 1, 2002... Visit Sweden This is the official site for Swedish tourism and travel information. Many pages have "sub-menus," so you can learn more about traditions by season, or link to pages such as the Swedish World Heritage site. There are practical...

Think about it ...
October 1, 2002... In "Going to School in Sweden," you learned that a school often reflects a culture's values and beliefs. How are your community's and country's values represented in how and what you learn in school? As you read in "Someone to Watch Over...