To the rest of the world, December 10 may not be a well-known holiday. In Sweden, however, December 10 is Nobel Day - the day when the Nobel prizes are awarded and the dinner, dance, and after parties come alive in Stockholm. (Yeah, who'd have thought there would be after parties for the Nobel winners, huh?!)
Last night we enjoyed watching the televised Nobel dinner and ceremony. It was fascinating to us, not only because we toured City Hall where the dinner is held (and it's beautiful), but also because Tyson is in a field where the Nobel prize is the ultimate achievement. Scientists - whether biologists, chemists, physicists, or medical scientists - watch for these awards, and in most cases are at least familiar with the name(s) of the winners. It's also interesting because Tyson works with a man who sits on the Nobel Committee.
This website provides historical information about the Nobel Prizes, videos of the ceremony, and some behind-the-scenes information. Enjoy!
http://www.nobelprize.org/nobel_organizations/nobelfoundation/history/dechamps/
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