A quiet moment to pause as the year draws to a close. Looking back on this year’s Sankta Lucia at York Minster, filled with candlelight and a cappella song. Read the full reflection on our website.

The countdown is on! ❤️ On 15 Dec, York Minster fills with candlelight & song as we welcome back the London Nordic Choir for Sankta Lucia 2025. Tickets are now gone — thank you to everyone who booked! See you there. 📸 Charlotte Graham & Caroline Key #SanktaLucia #YASSYork

“It’s the event I look most forward to… the peace and beauty stay with me all year.” ✨ For many, Sankta Lucia is the heart of York’s festive season — light, harmony & reflection in the Minster. Photo: Charlotte Graham 🎟️ Free tickets now via York Minster. #SanktaLucia #YorkMinster #YASSYork

🎄 Read Amy’s new blog on our website: Christmas Crafting the Scandinavian Way! She shares everything from nisse-making to pepperkaker — a perfect slice of Nordic Christmas spirit. #YorkAngloScandinavian #ScandinavianChristmas #ChristmasCrafting #NordicTraditions #Pepperkaker #Nisse

Light returns. ✨ Sankta Lucia brings hope, song & togetherness in the darkest month. Our YASS & York Minster tradition continues 15 Dec. Tickets free from 1 Dec, 10am. #SanktaLucia #YASSYork #FestivalOfLight

A warm and koselig look at Christmas in Norway 🇳🇴✨ Amy (13) explores “Jul”, nisse, seven biscuits, and all things festive. A perfect winter read — now on the blog.

We’re thrilled to welcome back the London Nordic Choir for Sankta Lucia 2025! Their harmonies fill York Minster with magic. 🎶 Tickets free but limited — available 1 Dec, 10am. Photo: Caroline Key #SanktaLucia #LondonNordicChoir #YASSYork

Candlelight flickers. Voices rise. The Minster glows. ✨ Sankta Lucia is more than a service — it’s calm, light & togetherness at winter’s heart. Free but ticketed from 1 Dec, 10 am via York Minster. Photo: Caroline Key 🔗 yorkangloscan.org/post/sankta-lucia

Celebrating 80 years of Pippi Longstocking! 🎈 Read 12-year-old Amy’s wonderful blog about Astrid Lindgren – the Swedish author who gave the world its most fearless red-haired heroine. #PippiLongstocking #AstridLindgren #YASSYork

What happens when a Yorkshire heart meets Scandinavian living? 🇸🇪❤️🇬🇧 Thom’s journey from London to Stockholm and back to York inspired Patch York — a co-working space with a Scandinavian soul. Read his story on the YASS blog. #YASSYork #PatchYork #ScandiLife

Save the date! Sankta Lucia returns to York Minster on 15 Dec, 7pm – a night of candlelight, song & Scandinavian warmth. Free but ticketed from 1 Dec, 10am via York Minster. Photos: Charlotte Graham & Caroline Key #SanktaLucia #YorkMinster #YASS

Celebrate 80 years of the Moomins! Read 12-year-old Amy’s blog “The Curious and Wonderful History of the Moomins” and join our talk “The Moomins and Nordic Mythology” this Thu 16 Oct, 7 pm at the Norwegian Study Centre. yorkangloscan.org/post/the-curious-and-wonderful-history-of-the-moomins

The Moomins and Nordic Mythology 16 October, 7pm | Norwegian Study Centre, York. Dr Steve Nash explores how Nordic myths and traditions shaped Tove Jansson’s Moomin tales. RSVP on our website so we can plan refreshments.

Meeting Karin Sjölin from SveaBritt — the London network for Swedish-speaking businesswomen.  SveaBritt and YASS have shared events before and are looking to connect more in future. From vineyards to design kitchens, their stories inspire. Read more on our blog

The Moomins and Nordic Mythology 16 October, 7pm | Norwegian Study Centre, York. Dr Steve Nash explores how Nordic myths and traditions shaped Tove Jansson’s Moomin tales. RSVP on our website so we can plan refreshments.

Say hej to our new YASS Chair, Dr Beck Sinar. Director of Studies & Senior Lecturer at the Norwegian Study Centre in York. Passionate about language, culture and our Nordic ties — and full of ideas for YASS. Read the Q&A: https://f.mtr.cool/ytsmlssrcl

York Treasure Hunt Walk Join us for a fun morning exploring York with clues, puzzles, and discoveries along the way. A chance to see the city differently, meet others, and enjoy a relaxed walk with a twist. Date: Sunday 28 September 2025

Lucia songs at the door, fika with society ladies, and Swedish words – Stephen Keeler charmed us with tales from his years in Sweden. A surprise prinsesstårta for his birthday was the perfect ending blog: https://f.mtr.cool/bxkbytjbbn

York Treasure Hunt Walk Join us for a fun morning exploring York with clues, puzzles, and discoveries along the way. A chance to see the city differently, meet others, and enjoy a relaxed walk with a twist. Date: Sunday 28 September 2025

Scandinavian languages mirror culture in surprising ways. Read our blog Nordic words worth knowing and join Stephen Keeler (People’s Book Prize 2023) for “50 Words for Love in Swedish”, 17 Sept at York CVS. Event: yorkangloscan.org/events/50-words-for-love-in-swedish

Join award-winning author Stephen Keeler (People’s Book Prize 2023) for an inspiring evening, “50 Words for Love in Swedish”  17 Sept | York CVS yorkangloscan.org/events/50-words-for-love-in-swedish #swedish #angloscandinavian #yorkevents #stephenkeeler

Our Sankt Hans Aften & Midsummer party in Heslington was a real summer treat — sunshine, singing, dancing, all in great company. Read the full recap and see the photos on our blog: https://f.mtr.cool/jjcfxzanyq

🌼 Due to popular demand and a fully booked guest list, our Midsummer celebration is now closed to non-members. Thanks for the fantastic interest! 🌞

Join us for our traditional Sankt Hans Aften & Midsommar! 🌼 📅 21 June, 6–9.30pm 📍 Heslington, York Bring food to share and enjoy songs, dancing and great company. For location details: [email protected] All welcome to this joyful summer evening!

Join us for our traditional Sankt Hans Aften & Midsommar! 🌼 📅 21 June, 6–9.30pm 📍 Heslington, York Bring food to share and enjoy songs, dancing and great company. For location details: [email protected] All welcome to this joyful summer evening!

Thank you to everyone who joined YASS and the Norwegian Study Centre to celebrate Syttende Mai (Norway’s national day) on the 17th of May.

Celebrate Syttende Mai with food, fun and friends! Drop in Sat 17 May, 11:00–14:00 at Quantum House, Univ. of York. Hotdogs, ice-cream, music, dancing – all welcome! RSVP by 14 May: yorkangloscan.org/events or email [email protected]. Bring Norwegian-inspired food to share if you can!

Join us for the YASS Social Evening and AGM on Friday 25 April, 6:30–9:30 PM at St Edward the Confessor Church, York. Enjoy Scandinavian food, a fun quiz, and a short AGM. Please RSVP via the event page: https://f.mtr.cool/trkkevgsaf We look forward to seeing you!

Come and join us for an illustrated talk by YASS member Brita Green on the life and art of the famous Swedish painter Carl Larsson. 19:00 on the 20th of March Norwegian Study Centre University of York @nsc_york

An insightful tour of York Minster’s Centre of Excellence for Heritage Craft today. Neil Sanderson’s passion brought its incredible work to life, blending traditional craftsmanship with modern conservation. A privilege to see its global impact up close—huge thanks to all involved! #YorkMinster

"Today, we had coffee (mostly lattes!) at a café in York with the YASS 'Swedish Conversation' group. Great turnout, with some from Darlington! We welcomed 4 new faces, shared Swedish connections, and talked about *Semla*! 🥰 Interested in joining next time? Email YASS for details. 🇸🇪☕🍰"

Join us for a talk by Ellie Fisher on her experiences in Iceland and Finland, studying environmental change at high latitudes as part of the EnCHiL Nordic Masters. 31 Jan 2024, 19:00 Norwegian Study Centre University of York Email: [email protected]