Leif Erikson Day is celebrated on October 9th each year. I aim to boost awareness of this explorer's holiday through my artwork. The Leif Erikson Day 2023 logo draws inspiration from Erikson's remarkable journey. It features his ship gracefully riding the crest of the North Atlantic waves, symbolizing determination and adventure. Above, the Aurora Borealis dances in the sky as stars guide the ship into uncharted territory. Erikson's fearless and pioneering spirit, driven by a desire to expand his horizons and explore new territories, compelled him to embark on this perilous voyage.

The journey of Leif Erikson reflects the spirit that has made America strong, as the desire to explore and understand is part of our national character. In commemorating Leif Erikson Day each year, we honor the pioneering spirit of this son of Iceland and grandson of Norway. We evoke memories of the valiant Viking seafarers, who saw the sea not as an edge, but as an entryway to another world. We pay tribute to the courage of their descendants who, centuries later, would brave their own ocean journeys to find a new life in the New World. This desire for adventure has remained a fundamental trait of the American character since our earliest days as a nation. But men and women of the Nordic countries brought other important strengths to this New World as well: ingenuity, self-reliance, determination, a willingness to work hard, a love of freedom, and a belief in human dignity. Through my art exploration, I want to share my Nordic pride with my community.