Though at present this celebration of the famed Viking explorer is little more than a fringe holiday, it has been gaining traction in recent years as Eriksson has climbed in the polls against the controversial maverick, Christopher Columbus.
“It’s an important expression of our heritage,” said Don Anderson, the group’s treasurer, who sports an impressively well-groomed and braided beard.
“It’s the best day of the year for us, the only thing that’d top it would be if the Vikings could win a Super Bowl,” Union President, Amund Þorvaldson, added, casting an encouraging glance down at his Minnesota team jersey.
It’s easy to see the members’ devotion for what they are working towards and their energy is almost palpable.
Festivities are set to include to include rowing competitions, mock sword-fighting, a recital of heroic epics, and, of course, free-flowing mead by the horn.
A motion was put to the floor during a recent meeting to summon Eriksson himself by virtue of an ancient pagan rite, though as other members of the union were quick to point out, the Viking forefather converted to Christianity in his later life and would be unlikely to take interest in such a summons.
Mr. Eriksson was reached for comment but he did not entertain this summons, possibly confirming the aforementioned notion.
The issue was still being hotly debated at press time.
