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Utförda Blot 2025: Blotlag Ymer höll Segerblot 12 April 2025.

En något molnig, men ändå ljum lördag förmiddag svängde vi in till Upplands största fornborg Broborg för att hålla Segerblot. Flera blotlagsmedlemmar var redan på plats och det trillade in folk vartefter medan vi gjorde iordning bordet...

Läs mer på: https://asa-samfundet.se/utforda-blot-2025-blotlag-ymer-holl-segerblot-12-april-2025/

Blóts performed 2025: Blót Kindred Ymer held Victory Blót on April 12, 2025.

On a slightly cloudy, yet pleasantly mild Saturday morning, we arrived at Broborg, Sweden the largest ancient hillfort in Uppland, to hold a Victory Blót. Several members of the blót kindred were already there, and more people trickled in as we set up the table...

Read more at: https://asa-samfundet.se/en/blots-performed-2025-blot-kindred-ymer-held-victory-blot-on-april-12-2025/

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Den 7 april 2017 miste fem människor livet i ett meningslöst terrordåd på Drottninggatan i Stockholm. Många fler skadades, och hela landet påverkades.

Vi minns de som föll den dagen, och hedrar deras namn genom att stå upp för trygghet, värdighet och samhörighet.

Låt oss minnas de döda – inte med rädsla, utan med styrka. Vi bär deras minne vidare.
Vi glömmer inte.

On April 7, 2017, five people lost their lives in a senseless act of terror on Drottninggatan in Stockholm, Sweden.
Many more were injured, and the entire nation was affected.

We remember those who fell that day, and we honor their names by standing up for safety, dignity, and solidarity.

Let us remember the dead – not with fear, but with strength. We carry their memory forward.
We do not forget.

*This text was submitted in 2017 by a member of the Nordic Asa-Community (Nordiska Asa-samfundet) and was published on the website on October 12, 2017. This is an English translation of the original text, which was written in Swedish.

Nature’s Call and Asatru

As an follower of Asatru living in a big city in Sweden with children, I often encounter situations that feel foreign and disconnected from who I am and what I stand for.
The city, as I believe most followers of Asatru would agree, is a rather unnatural place for us. We have a faith with strong ties to nature. Many of you probably feel, as I do, that if our connection to nature is severed, we also cut off parts of our own nature.

Many children today are so accustomed to the urban environment that nature not only feels frightening but is also a place they hardly know anything about. I often meet children the same age as mine who have never had a close relationship with nature, their entire existence revolving around the city.

My own children could make a fire at the age of four, carve wood at five, and now they know how to prioritize water over food, shelter over fire, and so on in a crisis situation.
This, despite having lived their whole lives in the inner city. This is because we escape to the forest as often as we can.
With these lessons come many other benefits: respect for nature, self-respect, and discipline—all simply because they have had a close relationship with nature from the beginning.

For me, as an follower of Asatru, my faith is not primarily about being able to quote passages from the Edda or knowing the names of all the Valkyries. For me, it is about ensuring that my family and I have a relationship with the powers and with nature in a much more pragmatic way. I want my children to see themselves with respect and to love our nature.

Seeing children today who neither respect adults, nature, nor even themselves truly pains me.
I do not demand that my children become followers of Asatru—that is a decision they must make for themselves in time—but what I do demand is that they understand how important nature is to all of us and that they love it.

My son may wear both Thor’s hammer and a Gungnir-point around his neck, but what I am most proud of are his skills in nature. Hearing him explain to a peer how to build a wind shelter (“in case you get lost in the woods on a trip”) warms my heart.

I am convinced that many of today’s problems—stress and so on—stem from people being disconnected from nature. Christianity views nature as something dark and hostile, whereas Asatru sees it as sacred. If more people saw nature the way we do, they would not only come to appreciate it but also experience its healing powers. I also believe that more people would understand why Asatru is the right path to follow.

So, take your children out into nature. Teach them how to survive there, how to respect it, and why our Nordic nature is so important to us.
If you yourself are not used to being in nature, take a walk along the Sörmlandsleden trail—it doesn’t matter how big or small the challenge is, as long as you go out.

Nature is calling us—it is there, close to the powers, that you can hear their voices most clearly.

Hail NAS/NAC
Hail Asatru

/Karl Johansson

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Utförda Blot 2025: Blotlag Vergelmer höll Disablot 15 Mars 2025.

Den 15 mars höll Vergelmer Disablot ute på isen i Luleåtrakten. Vädret var vackert till en början, och vi hade glädjen att välkomna ett nytt ansikte som ville lära sig mer om vårt samfund. Men när blotet skulle börja drog ett oväder in, och blötsnö piskade våra kinder...

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https://asa-samfundet.se/utforda-blot-2025-blotlag-vergelmer-holl-disablot-15-mars-2025/

Blóts performed 2025: Blót Kindred Vergelmer held Disablót on March 15, 2025.

On March 15, Blót kindred Vergelmer held a Disablót on the ice in the Luleå area in Sweden. The weather was beautiful at first, and we had the joy of welcoming a new face who wanted to learn more about our community. But as the blót was about to begin, a storm rolled in, and wet snow lashed our cheeks...

Read more at:
https://asa-samfundet.se/en/blots-performed-2025-blot-kindred-vergelmer-held-disablot-on-march-15-2025/

Last we also went to Italy, Garda lake. There they had a small museum, and also some excavation pieces. I was surprised to see resembles to helleristninger(rock carvings) that we see in denmark, sweden and norway

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Utförda Blot 2025: Blotlagen Yggdrasil och Sleipner höll ett gemensamt Disablot 15 Mars 2025.

Den 15:e mars samlades Blotlag Sleipner och Blotlag Yggdrasil vid Replösa Gravfält för att hålla ett gemensamt Disablot – en stund av vördnad, gemenskap och glädje. Makterna visade sin välvilja och höll regnet borta, medan Sunna lät sina strålar bryta genom de kraftiga vindarna och skänka värme åt de elva deltagarna som stod i cirkeln kring blotplatsen...

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https://asa-samfundet.se/utforda-blot-2025-blotlagen-yggdrasil-och-sleipner-holl-ett-gemensamt-disablot-15-mars-2025/

Blóts performed 2025: The Blót Kindreds Yggdrasil and Sleipner held a joint Disablót on March 15, 2025.

On March 15th, the Blót kindred Sleipner and Blót kindred Yggdrasil gathered at Replösa Burial Ground in Sweden to hold a joint Disablót – a moment of reverence, fellowship, and joy. The Powers showed their favor and kept the rain away, while Sunna let her rays break through the strong winds, bringing warmth to the eleven participants standing in a circle around the blót site...

Read more at:
https://asa-samfundet.se/en/blots-performed-2025-the-blot-kindreds-yggdrasil-and-sleipner-held-a-joint-disablot-on-march-15-2025/

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Utförda Blot 2025: Blotlag Gungnir höll Disablot 15 Mars 2025.

Den 15 Mars höll Gungnir Blotlag ett Disablot vid Vännåkra Gravfält nära Örby.
Förrättade blotet gjorde Uwe Pötter assisterad av Susanne Rutfält. Det var Uwes första öppna blot och trots nervositeten utförde han ett vördnadsfullt och vackert blot, samstämmigheten mellan Uwe och Susanne skapar en fin stämning för oss 13 närvarande i cirkeln. Utanför cirkeln fanns en vuxen och ett barn...

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https://asa-samfundet.se/utforda-blot-2025-blotlag-gungnir-holl-disablot-15-mars-2025/

Blóts performed 2025: Blót Kindred Gungnir held Disablót on March 15, 2025.

Blót kindred Gungnir held a Disablót at Vännåkra Burial Ground near Örby, Sweden on March 15th.
The blót was conducted by Uwe Pötter, assisted by Susanne Rutfält. It was Uwe’s first open blót, and despite some nervousness, he performed it with solemnity and beauty. The harmony between Uwe and Susanne created a wonderful atmosphere for the 13 of us standing in the circle. Outside the circle, there was an adult and a child...

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https://asa-samfundet.se/en/blots-performed-2025-blot-kindred-gungnir-held-disablot-on-march-15-2025/

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Utförda Blot 2025: Blotlag Idavallen höll Disablot 15 Mars 2025.

Vid 14-tiden slöt sällskapet ringen för att gemensamt hålla heligt disablot på det blåsiga gravfältet Lekebacken i Närke. Gruppen utgjordes av såväl blotlagsmedlemmar som återkommande besökare. Detta var första gången som Idavallen hedrade makter och förfäder vid denna anrika plats...

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https://asa-samfundet.se/utforda-blot-2025-blotlag-idavallen-holl-disablot-15-mars-2025/

Blóts performed 2025: Blót Kindred Idavallen held Disablót on March 15, 2025.

Around 2 PM, the group formed the sacred circle to hold Disablót together on the windswept burial ground of Lekebacken in Närke, Sweden. The attendees consisted of both members of the blót kindred and returning visitors. This was the first time Idavallen honored the powers and ancestors at this ancient site....

Read more at:
https://asa-samfundet.se/en/blots-performed-2025-blot-kindred-idavallen-held-disablot-on-march-15-2025/

Welcome to the highlight of the year – NAS/NAC Summer Blót 2025!

On Saturday, July 12, at 2:00 PM, we gather once again at the majestic Rök Runestone in Ödeshög, Sweden to celebrate Summer Blót – a day filled with community, tradition, and joy!

After the blót, we continue the festivities with a grand communal feast at NAS/NAC Camping, where we’ll grill, enjoy good drinks, and embrace a magical summer evening together. Bring your own food and drinks, sit back, and share stories, laughter, and songs in great company!

A day full of exciting activities awaits!

Blót at the historic Rök Runestone.
Feast with grilling and a festive atmosphere.
Blót Kindred Competition – NAS/NAC blót kindreds compete against each other.
Mead competition – who has brewed the best batch?
Trivia walk and other activities for all ages.
Market with clothing, books, crafts, and more for sale!

Bring your family and friends and experience a day filled with joy and togetherness!

Practical Information:

The blót is free and open to all!

The feast after the blót:
Adults: 200 SEK/person
Children up to 16 years old: Free

Accommodation and other fees:

Caravan/RV: 50 SEK/spot (Fri, July 11 – Sun, July 13)

Tent spot: 30 SEK/spot (Fri, July 11 – Sun, July 13)

Parking: 20 SEK/spot (Fri, July 11 – Sun, July 13)

Breakfast (Sat & Sun): Coffee/tea & sandwich – 25 SEK

**Last day for booking: July 8, 2025

Read more and book here:
https://asa-samfundet.se/en/events/summer-blot-2025/

We look forward to celebrating this day with you – Warm welcome!

Exploring more on my Ancestry / Finding more of my living relatives in Scandinavia.
I've spoken about my family here and there before, and I've always loved just exploring what made my family my family and all the little weird bits along the way.
The most recent "discovery", more of a discovery for myself, stemming from something I already knew about a little bit.
Talking with my grandmother and diving through the treasure trove of immigration records she has held onto for all on my Danish family, I have come to see, there's a whole ton more Swedish in my line than I had previously known of.
I had been privy to part of my family being Swedish but I didn't know how much.
Infact most of the Danielsen's of my family go back to Danielsson's from Southern Sweden. I also discovered another family name in the records, from Sweden, Petersson. While i know of a few family members of mine in Malmø Sweden, they have the Danielsen surname, and moved to Sweden more recently (30 years ago) from Copenhagen, and i have discovered some cousins that have the Danielsson name.
Its nothing super ground breaking, but this does help me find more family members in my large broken into pieces family, and trace back some more history.
I can see why I didn't know just how Swedish part of my family was though, my Grandma Danielsen was a Proud Dane, and only spoke of Danish things, there wasn't much Swedish talk to be had around these parts!
One of the best parts of these discoveries and exploration of my family though is it has built a stronger connection between me and my grandma. My family being very disconnected, and those here in America not caring much about our family immigration from Scandinavia or our Heritage overall does make my grandma quite sad, especially since my great grandma and my great great grandma passed in many things before my family came to the U.S. wanting the family to never lose our Scandinavian roots.
But my Grandma has me, and that's made her very happy, and in turn made myself happy.
Great thanks to the Internet aswell, as I've been able to ask many with similar surnames, and found mutuals (through FB sadly) of family members, and been able to ask them about the family, and even ask if so and so was / is a relative and I've found a great many cousins!