In 1320, the Scandinavian (Norwegian) Primstav helped mark both the agricultural practices of the pre-Christian era and the patterns and holidays of the nascent Christian era. It recorded a time of transition and upheaval. It also held the community together during those times of cultural change. In 2020, the upheaval from a global pandemic and the killing of George Floyd seemed to stop time. It was hard to track what day it was, as all the anchors, like school and work schedules, were gone. Learning the Old Norse names for the moon, understanding there was no seven-day week in ancient timekeeping, and allowing time to work in a new way, all inspired by the Primstav tradition, helped me anchor myself in this uncertain time we are in today. Let’s explore!

Tools:

• Paper + Pencil — bring your own or this may be provided at class

• Lefse turner (Blank) — may be purchased at ALSO Ingebretsen’s before the class

• Handouts provided by instructor