York Anglo Scandinavian Society ​

by Amy Sinar, age 13, from York "I know it’s only November," but Saturday honestly felt like Christmas had already arrived—Scandinavian style. The York Anglo-Scandinavian Society held a Christmas craft event at the Norwegian Study Centre, and about fifty people showed up. It felt like stepping into a tiny Nordic village for the afternoon and it was a-mazing! When we walked in, the first thing I noticed was the giant screen showing a crackling fire, like those cosy TV fireplac

Monday 15 December 2025, 7pm The glow of candlelight will once again fill York Minster this December as we gather for one of the city’s most atmospheric traditions — Sankta Lucia, A Festival of Light . Each winter, as the nights grow longer, this much-loved Scandinavian celebration brings together light, hope and togetherness in the heart of York. Now in its twelfth year at the Minster, the service has become a highlight of the festive season for many — a chance to pause, ref

Beck in Copenhagen, November 2025 At our AGM​ in April, Dr Beck Sinar was voted in as the new Chair of YASS. She lives in a...