Svithiod Welcome to the Independent Order of Svithiod Our Objectives To unite in bonds of fraternal harmony and benevolent cooperation men and women of Scandinavian birth or extraction and their wives and husbands regardless of nationality who are not less than sixteen years of age who are of good moral character and who are dedicated to promote and preserve the heritage of the Scandinavian people in the United States. The juvenile division of the order shall be from birth until the age of sixteen. To promote Scandinavian heritage culture and education. To promote and preserve the principles traditions and heritage of the Scandinavian people in the United States.