Our President Marie Yost, expert calligrapher, prepared hand-made Fastelavn goodie-bags for Danish children which included yummy treats and an explanation of Fastelavn traditions in Denmark and Danish immigrant communities.

Because we couldn’t meet up for our traditional Fastelavn costume party, games, and snacks, both Danish Society members stopped by to pick up bags to bring home to their families instead.

President Marie Yost, Vice President Jen Zamon, and Secretary Edie Craig all helped to hand out Fastelavn bags to visitors.

Longtime member Jane Luoma paid a visit to bring home some holiday spirit to her grandchildren.

It’s traditional to hold a costume party for Fastelavn, and the Hartvigsons wanted to make sure we didn’t forget that is part of the proper celebration!

Society member Berit Madsen stopped by to pick up Fastelavn bags for her family - it was so nice to have quick visits!

Bonnie and Don Fisher came with their family members to pick up bags for folks who couldn’t come along for the van ride.

The Litwin family wasn’t able to make it during the pick-up hours, so we made sure they received their Fastelavn goodie bags with a custom delivery in Lewis & Clark.

To add a bit of excitement to the Fastelavn celebration, Marie Yost made a special Golden Ticket and hid it in one of the goodie bags. Whoever found the ticket would receive a giant LEGO set (LEGOs are Danish, don’t you know?). Meet Otto Watt - the lucky winner!

Otto Watt redeemed his Golden Ticket for a really nice-looking LEGO set - a perfect way to keep entertained on Astoria’s rainy days.