Swedish Christmas in America 2016

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  • Arizona
    Scottsdale
    26 Nov 2016 10 AM–2 PM
    SWEA Arizona Swedish Christmas Market. Lucia pageant, jultomte, Swedish crafts and gifts, Café Swea with Swedish delicacies and activities for children. www.arizona.swea.org / Arizona@swea.org / 469-438-4358

  • Lucia Kelly Berg. Photo: Christer Berg

  • California
    Burlingame 
    9 Dec 2016 6 PM
    The Swedish Club of San Francisco Annual Julfest/Christmas Party. Glögg, Lucia procession, herring table, dinner and entertainment, Långdans and ring dance. www.swedishclubofsfba.org / lindairiz@comcast.net / 650-368-2622

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  • Kingsburg
    3 Dec 2016 10 AM–7 PM
    Kingsburg Chamber of Commerce Santa Lucia Celebration. Festival of Lights Parade on Draper Street at 5:30 PM. www.kingsburgchamber.com / 559-897-1111

  • Los Angeles/San Pedro
    11 Dec 2016 5 PM
    Svenska Kyrkans's Lucia celebration. Lucia pageant and Lussefika. www.svenskakyrkan.se/losangeles / losangeles@svenskakyrkan.se / 310-292-7079

  • Los Angeles/San Pedro
    13 Dec 2016 7 PM
    Svenska Kyrkans's Julbord. For reservation and more info: www.svenskakyrkan.se/losangeles / losangeles@svenskakyrkan.se / 310-292-7079

  • Los Angeles/San Pedro
    25 Dec 2016 7 AM
    Svenska Kyrkans's Julotta. www.svenskakyrkan.se/losangeles / losangeles@svenskakyrkan.se / 310-292-7079

  • Los Gatos
    11 Dec 2016 2 PM–6 PM
    The Swedish School in Silicon Valley's Annual Lucia Celebration. Lucia performance, dancing around the tree, visit by Santa, Zaida Singers performance, glögg, baked goods and Swedish shopping. www.swedschool.org / swed_school@yahoo.com

  • Palo Alto
    14 Dec 2016 7:30 PM
    Christmas in the Ballroom. Scandinavian Christmas music as well as hot cider, cookies and more! aassarsson@gmail.com / 650-704-4211

  • Petaluma
    11 Dec 2016 4 PM–7 PM
    Linnea Lodge #504s Lucia Festival & Julbazaar. Lucia, smörgåsbord, dancing around the Christmas tree and Santa. linneak@pacbell.net / 707-235-3731

  • San Diego - Balboa Park
    2 Dec 2016 5–11 PM
    3 Dec 2016 5–11 PM
    SWEA San Diego's Annual Christmas Fair. Lucia procession, traditional music, vendors, baked goods, Swedish meatballs and glögg. www.sandiego.swea.org or www.balboapark.org/decembernights / sandiego@swea.org

  • San Francisco
    3 Dec 2016 9 AM–4 PM
    SWEA San Francisco Swedish Christmas Fair. Lucia procession, food, crafts, gifts, Scandinavian delicacies, Swedish music and children’s activities. www.sanfrancisco.swea.org/ julmarknad@sweasanfrancisco.org or sanfrancisco@swea.org

  • San Francisco
    9 Dec 2016 12–3 PM
    Swedish-American Chamber of Commerce Christmas Luncheon. Lucia procession, Swedish food and beverages. www.sacc-sf.org / events@sacc-sf.org / 415-781-4188

  • San Francisco/Norwegian Seamen’s Church
    11 Dec 2016 11 AM & 3 PM
    Swedish Church Advent Service. Swedish Church choir and coffee. www.svenskakyrkan.se/sanfrancisco / sanfrancisco@svenskakyrkan.se / 415-632 8504 

  • San Francisco/ Norwegian Seamen’s Church
    24 Dec 2016 11 AM
    Swedish Church Julbön. www.svenskakyrkan.se/sanfrancisco / sanfrancisco@svenskakyrkan.se / 415-775-6566 

  • San Francisco/ Norwegian Seamen’s Church
    24 Dec 2016 6 PM
    Swedish Church Christmas dinner. RSVP: www.svenskakyrkan.se/sanfrancisco / sanfrancisco@svenskakyrkan.se / 415-775-6566 

  • San Francisco/ Norwegian Seamen’s Church
    24 Dec 2016 11 PM
    Swedish Church Julnattsmässa. www.svenskakyrkan.se/sanfrancisco / sanfrancisco@svenskakyrkan.se / 415-775-6566 

  • San Francisco - Swedish American Hall
    11 Dec 2016 4:30 PM
    The Young Scandinavians Club hosts Santa Lucia celebration. Lucia procession, lussekatter, glögg and Scandinavian treats. www.ysc.org / info@ysc.org / 415-710-0171

  • Santa Cruz
    3 Dec 2016 4–6 PM
    Scandinavian Cultural Center's Lucia Festival. Lucia procession, Zaida singers, refreshments, dancing around the Christmas tree, children's activities. www.scc-santacruz.org / santacruz@gmail.com / 831-425-9725

  • Torrance, Los Angeles
    4 Dec 2016 10 AM–5 PM
    SWEA LA's 36th Annual Swedish Christmas Fair. Lucia pageant, folk dancers, Swedish food, crafts, books, jewelry, toys, Jultomte, Swedish "fika.” www.losangeles.swea.org / ChristmasFairSweaLA@gmail.com / 562-888-4038

  • Connecticut
    Fairfield
    3 Dec 2016 10 AM–3 PM
    Scandinavian Club Holiday Fair and Bake Sale. Nordic gifts, handmade crafts, baked goods, Scandinavian food and vendors. Traditional Scandinavian lunch. www.thescandinavianclub.com / scanclubnews@hotmail.com / 203-259-3817

  • Hartford - Emanuel Lutheran Church
    2 Dec 2016 5–9 PM
    103rd St. Lucia Festival at Emanuel Lutheran Church, Hartford, Connecticut. Two performances: at 5 & 8 PM. Refreshments served after each performance. Swedish crafts for sale. Admission $5. steinmillerl@gmail.com or office@emanuelhartford.org / 860-563-0040

  • Westport - Christ & Holy Trinity Church
    10 Dec 2016 5:15–7:30 PM
    Swedish School of Connecticut's Lucia Celebration. Lucia procession, glögg and Swedish delicacies served after the performance. www.svenskaskolanct.com / svenskaskolanconn@gmail.com / 203-893-3518

  • Washington, DC - House of Sweden
    3 Dec 2016 11 AM–5 PM
    The SWEA Washington, DC Holiday Bazaar supported by the Embassy of Sweden and House of Sweden. Lucia procession, foods, crafts, gifts, Swedish café with Swedish delicacies, glögg. Activities for children. www.washingtondc.swea.org / sweapr@gmail.com

  • Florida
    Davie
    24 Dec 2016 11 AM
    Svenska Kyrkan in Florida’s Julafton (Gudstjänst kring krubban). www.svenskakyrkan.se/florida / florida@svenskakyrkan.se / 954-604-0605

  • Boca Raton
    18 Dec 2016 5 PM
    Svenska Kyrkan in Florida’s Musikgudstjänst och Julbord. www.svenskakyrkan.se/florida / florida@svenskakyrkan.se / 954-604-0605

  • Lake Worth
    11 Dec 2016 2–6 PM
    Nordic Heritage Club of South Florida's Annual Julfest. Great food, dessert and coffee. $10/person. Holiday raffles! carolrune@aol.com / 561-737-6476

  • Miami
    10 Dec 2016 7–8 PM
    Lucia Celebration by Svenska Kyrkan in Florida. www.svenskakyrkan.se/florida / florida@svenskakyrkan.se / 954-374-9303

  • Sarasota
    11 Dec 2016 5:30–7 PM
    Lucia Celebration by the Swedish Club of Sarasota. Lucia pageant, coffee, glögg and baked goods. www.swedishclubsarasota.org / info@SwedishClubSarasota.org / 941-705-7700

  • Georgia
    Atlanta
    11 Dec 2016 6–7 PM
    Nordic Lodge's Swedish Sankta Lucia Celebration. St. Lucia choir and reception. www.vasaorderatlanta.org / rygert@bellsouth.net

  • Atlanta
    17 Dec 2016 5–9 PM
    Nordic Lodge's traditional Julbord at St. Luke Lutheran Church. www.vasaorderatlanta.org / lfulton@co.douglas.ga.us

  • Atlanta - Druid Hills Golf Club
    17 Dec 2016 7–11 PM
    SACC Georgia 31st Lucia Gala 2016. Swedish Christmas smörgåsbord, Lucia procession, dancing and singing, snaps. RSVP 770-670-2480 / www.sacc-georgia.org / info@sacc-georgia.org

  • Illinois
    Andersonville, Chicago
    3 Dec 2016 10 AM–5 PM
    4 Dec 2016 10 AM–4 PM
    Julmarknad handicrafts fair with traditional Swedish food and entertainment. Lucia procession, folk dancers & kaffestuga. www.andersonville.org/events or www.swedishamericanmuseum.org

  • Andersonville, Chicago
    13 Dec 2016 4:45–7 PM
    St. Lucia Festival of Lights. A candlelit, carol-filled procession down the sidewalks of Clark Street, followed by singing and treats at the museum. www.andersonville.org/events or www.swedishamericanmuseum.org / museum@samac.org / 773-728-8111

  • Bishop Hill
    3 Dec 2016 11 AM–5 PM
    4 Dec 2016 11 AM–5 PM
    Christmas Market – Julmarknad. Music, handmade items, antiques, folk art, and other gift items. www.bishophill.com / 309-927-3899 or 309-927-3345

  • Bishop Hill
    9 Dec 2016 6–9 PM
    10 Dec 2016 6–9 PM
    Lucia Nights - Festival of Lights. Coffee and sweet items are served in shops and museums by young girls dressed as St. Lucia. Musical entertainment. www.bishophill.com / bhha@mymctc.net / 309-927-3899

  • Chicago
    3 Dec 2016 10 AM–5 PM
    4 Dec 2016 10 AM –5 PM
    Swedish American Museum’s annual Julmarknad. Scandinavian handicrafts and kaffestuga. Children’s crafts, games and a visit from Santa. Lucia processions and folk dancers. www.swedishamericanmuseum.org / museum@samac.org / 773-728-8111

  • Chicago - North Park University
    10 Dec 2016 4 PM
    NPU Center for Scandinavian Studies Sankta Lucia Celebration. Smörgåsbord following the pageant. www.northpark.edu/lucia / kmandersson@northpark.edu / 773-244-5615

  • Chicago
    10 Dec 2016 9–11 AM
    11 Dec 2016 9–11 AM
    Breakfast with Tomten. Swedish pancake breakfast with traditional crafts, dancing around the Christmas tree and a special visit from Tomten (Santa). www.swedishamericanmuseum.org / museum@samac.org

  • Chicago
    13 Dec 2016 11:30 AM
    Chicago Cultural Center
    13 Dec 2016 4:45 PM
    Swedish American Museum and Andersonville
    13 Dec 2016 7:00 PM
    Ebenezer Lutheran Church
    Lucia Celebration. Lucia celebration with holiday songs, readings, and Lucia procession. www.swedishamericanmuseum.org

  • Chicago
    18 Dec 2016 5–7 PM
    Swedish American Museum’s Julmiddag–old fashioned Swedish family Christmas dinner. Traditional Swedish smörgåsbord with entertainment. Lucia procession, dancing around the Christmas tree, and Santa gives julklappar to all children. www.swedishamericanmuseum.org / RSVP 773-728-8111

  • Chicago - Ebenezer Lutheran Church
    18 Dec 2016 4 PM
    Svensk Julgudstjänst (traditional Swedish Christmas service). www.swedishamericanmuseum.org

  • Geneva
    2 Dec 2016 6–10 PM
    The Annual Christmas Walk. Santa Lucia and her attendants arrive by horse-drawn carriage to offer Swedish cookies to visitors. www.genevachamber.com / lrush@genevachamber.com / 630-232-6060

  • Rockford - First Lutheran Church
    2 Dec 2016 7–8 PM
    Swedish Historical Society's Lucia. A choir of children singing both Swedish and English traditional songs will warm your heart and start off the Christmas season with joy. www.swedishhistorical.org

  • Rockford
    3 Dec 2016 9 AM–2 PM
    Swedish Historical Society's annual Jul Marknad. Swedish food, vendors, meatball luncheon, Kaffee Stuga and dancing around the Christmas tree with Lucia and Tomte. www.swedishhistorical.org

  • Iowa
    Elk Horn
    26 Nov 2016
    27 Nov 2016
    Danish Villages Julefest - Danish food, glögg and tasty treats. Gift shops, specialty stores and craft fairs. Christmas concert and Father Christmas. www.danishvillages.com / windmill@metc.net / 712-764-7472 or 800-451-7960

  • Iowa City
    11 Dec 2016 6–10 PM
    Iowa City Swedish Club Lucia Fest - Lucia pageant, smörgåsbord and music. www.iowacityswedishclub.com / Jeannenelson@mchsi.com / 319-354-1762

  • Sioux City
    10 Dec 2016 12 PM–2 PM
    The Vasa Norrskenet Lodge in Sioux City hosts a Swedish smörgåsbord. ron@dalesburg.org / 712-276-7468

  • Stanton
    25 Dec 2016 6 AM–9 AM
    Traditional julotta services with Swedish and English sung and read. Breakfast afterward with Swedish tea rings, coffee, rolls and traditional goodies. austinpquist@outlook.com / 712-621-9885

  • Swedesburg
    12 Dec 2016 6 PM–8 PM
    Swedish Heritage Society Lucia Festival. Potluck dinner at 6:00. www.facebook.com/SwedesburgSwedishAmericanMuseum / swedish@iowatelecom.net / 319-254-2317

  • Kansas
    Lindsborg - Bethany Lutheran Church
    10 Dec 2016 10 AM–4 PM
    Lucia Fest. Music and festivities, Lucia processions and traditional folk dances. www.visitlindsborg.com / triciac@lindsborgcity.org / 888-227-2227 or 785-227-3355

  • Lindsborg - Bethany Lutheran Church
    25 Dec 2016 5:45 AM
    Julotta.Traditional Swedish Christmas Lutheran Church service. www.visitlindsborg.com / triciac@lindsborgcity.org / 888-227-2227 or 785-227-3355

  • Lindsborg - Bethany Lutheran Church
    26 Dec 2016 10 AM
    Annandag Jul. Experience a traditional Lutheran Church service in Swedish. www.visitlindsborg.com / triciac@lindsborgcity.org / 888-227-2227 or 785-227-3355

  • Massachusetts
    Boston
    10 Dec 2016 10 AM–4 PM
    Swedish Yuletide – The SWEA Boston Fair and Holiday celebration. Foods, crafts, gifts, Swedish cafés, musical entertainment, Lucia pageant and activities for children. www.sweaboston.org / swedishyuletide@sweaboston.org

  • East Longmeadow
    11 Dec 2016 3 PM–6 PM
    Sankta Lucia presented by Brage-Iduna Lodge and Three Crowns Swedish Children's Club. Holiday songs, Nordic folk dances, songs, refreshments and socializing. radners122@gmail.com or jmorgan@crocker.com / 413-447-5850.

  • Greenfield
    11 Dec 2016 6 PM–8 PM
    Viking Lodge 756 of Vasa Order of America's annual Lucia Celebration in conjunction with St. Paul's Lutheran Church. Holiday songs, kaffe och dopp. estherjohnson4@comcast.net / 413-422-1132

  • Michigan
    Grand Rapids
    3 Dec 2016 10 AM–11:30 AM
    SAHS/WM 17th Annual Lucia Celebration. Music and candlelight in a beautiful setting. Saffron buns, cardamom bread, pepparkakor and coffee served, crafts. www.sahswm.org / info@sahswm.org / 616-458-0420

  • Novi
    10 Dec 2016 3 PM
    The Arpi Swedish Male and The Scandia Women’s Chorus of MI Christmas Concert with Lucia. www.swedishclub.net / 248-478-2563

  • Minnesota
    Bloomington
    8 Dec 2016 5 PM–9 PM
    SACC-MN Scandinavian Christmas Smörgåsbord - A unique opportunity to enjoy extraordinary food and experience Scandinavian holiday traditions. www.saccmn.org / info@saccmn.org

  • Minneapolis
    26 Nov 2016 12 PM–2 PM
    Julglädje - A kickoff to Making Traditions at American Swedish Institute. Songs, stories and smiles are the hallmarks. www.asimn.org / 612-871-4907

  • Minneapolis
    3 Dec 2016 10 AM–5 PM
    4 Dec 2016 12 PM–5 PM
    ASI Christmas Market at American Swedish Institute. Outdoor Handcraft Fair with wares for sale by local artisans, as well as musical performances, family activities and plenty of holiday cheer. www.asimn.org / 612-871-4907

  • Minneapolis
    3 Dec 2016 6:30 PM–8 PM
    11 Dec 2016 6:30 PM–8 PM
    23 Dec 2016 6:30 PM–8 PM
    Lantern Lit Glögg Tours at American Swedish Institute. Glögg complimented with lite bite appetizers. More info: www.asimn.org / 612-871-4907

  • Minneapolis
    10 Dec 2016 11 AM–12 PM
    10 Dec 2016 1 PM–2 PM
    ASI Lucia Celebration at American Swedish Institute. Lucia concert featuring a seasonal choir of 75 children. www.asimn.org / info@ASImn.org / 612-871-4907

  • Minneapolis
    11 Dec 2016 1 PM
    17 Dec 2016 6 PM
    18 Dec 2016 1 PM
    ASI’s annual Julbord at American Swedish Institute. Enjoy a traditional Swedish Christmas smörgåsbord with dopp i grytan, prinskorv, Jansson’s Temptation, Swedish meatballs, potato sausage, etc. www.asimn.org / 612-871-4907 for reservation

  • Minneapolis
    23 Dec 2016 5 PM–8 PM
    Lilla Julafton at American Swedish Institute. Extended museum and Jul Shop hours; help decorate the ASI community Christmas tree! www.asimn.org / info@ASImn.org / 612-871-4907

  • Rush City
    13 Dec 2016 6:30 PM–8:00 PM
    Santa Lucia celebration by We R Able. Lucia parade, pepparkakor and making julgranskaramel. 320-358-1211

  • Scandia
    11 Dec 2016 6 AM–10 AM
    Gammelgården Museum’s Lucia Celebration. Swedish prayer service, Lucia Fest Breakfast. www.gammelgardenmuseum.org / museum@gammelgardenmuseum.org or gammelgardenlynne@frontiernet.net / 651-433-5053

  • Scandia
    11 Dec 2016 6:00 AM – 10:00 AM
    Gammelgården Museum’s Lucia Celebration. Swedish Prayer service, Lucia Fest Breakfast. Info www.gammelgardenmuseum.org email: museum@gammelgardenmuseum.org or gammelgardenlynne@frontiernet.net or 651-433-5053

  • Scandia
    17 Dec 2016 10 AM
    18 Dec 2016 1 PM
    Gammelgården Museum’s Girls and Dolls Tea Party with Lucia. Bring your dolls and enjoy lunch, stories and crafts. Make a reservation! More info: www.gammelgardenmuseum.org / museum@gammelgardenmuseum.org or gammelgardenlynne@frontiernet.net / 651-433-5053

  • New Jersey
    Budd Lake
    26 Nov 2016 5 PM
    Juldans - Dancing around the Christmas tree with music by Jeanne Widman Anderson and Smorgåsbandet with Walter Eriksson, Jr. on Nyckelharpa. Traditional Scandinavian specialties, glögg, candle-lit ceremony and Sankta Lucia pageant. www.juldans.org / 973-691-8637

  • New Mexico
    Albuquerque
    4 Dec 2016 1 PM–5 PM
    Scandinavian Club of ABQ. Christmas celebration with dinner and program with Santa Lucia and Uffda band! $25/member, $30/guest. sonialersten@yahoo.com / 505-884-4495

  • New York
    Brooklyn
    11 Dec 2016 2 PM–8 PM
    Christmas Party & Luciafest at The Danish Club. Glögg, dancing around the Christmas tree,
    music & entertainment by Smörgåsbandet. www.facebook.com/danishclub/ or www.SmorgasBandet.com / Dragspel@aol.com / 718-748-7844

  • Jamestown
    3 Dec 2016 9 AM–12 PM
    Julmarknad. Music, door prizes and vendors, followed by Julbord. www.scandinavianjamestown.org / 716-665-0883

  • Jamestown - Holy Trinity Church
    10 Dec 2016 2:00 PM
    American Scandinavian Heritage Foundation's traditional Swedish Lucia celebration. www.scandinavianjamestown.org / swedishjamestown@gmail.com / 716-665-0883

  • Manhasset - Church of Our Savior Lutheran
    10 Dec 2016 6 PM
    Barnklubben Elsa Rix#1 celebrates 95th Annual Lucia Festivals - Lucia pageant, folk dancing, Swedish cakes & crafts. Elsarix1@aol.com / 917-363-9885

  • New York
    2 Dec 2016 11AM–2 PM
    SACC NY Annual Christmas Luncheon & Lucia Celebration at The Pierre Hotel. Swedish smörgåsbord. Lucia performance. www.eventbrite.com/e/annual-christmas-luncheon-lucia-celebration-tickets-15558166896 / info@saccny.org or roza.bicer@saccny.org / 212-838-5530

  • New York
    2 Dec 2016 7 PM–12 AM
    The American Scandinavian Society Christmas Ball at The Metropolitan Club. Dinner, Lucia procession, silent auction. www.americanscandinavian.org / info@americanscandinavian.org / 212-751-0714

  • New York - Scandinavia House
    3 Dec 2016 1 PM–3 PM
    Swedish Christmas Children’s Workshop - Children (ages 5-10) experience how Swedes prepare for Christmas and learn to make traditional holiday crafts in this julpysseldag (Christmas craft day). www.scandinaviahouse.org / info@amscan.org / 212-779-3587

  • New York - Svenska Kyrkan
    10 Dec 2016 4 PM–8 PM
    The Swedish Church Lucia Celebration. Lucia procession and choirs. www.svenskakyrkan.se / newyork@svenskakyrkan.se / 212-832-8443 or 646-255-0381

  • New York - Scandinavia House
    11 Dec 2016 5 PM
    Festive holiday concert. Featuring Scandinavian and American holiday favorites as well as a traditional Saint Lucia procession. www.scandinaviahouse.org / info@amscan.org / 212-779-3587

  • New York
    13 Dec 2016
    SWEA New York's Glöggmingel with Lucia. www.newyork.swea.org/events/gloggmingel-med-lucia / sweanyprogram@gmail.com

  • Svenska Kyrkan, New York
    24 Dec 2016 11 AM–6 PM
    The Swedish Church Christmas Celebration. Swedish food, Kalle Anka, glögg and pepparkakor. www.svenskakyrkan.se / newyork@svenskakyrkan.se / 212-832-8443

  • Svenska Kyrkan, New York
    25 Dec 2016 7 AM
    Julotta at the Swedish Church. www.svenskakyrkan.se / newyork@svenskakyrkan.se / 212-832-8443

  • West Hempstead - St. Andrew’s Lutheran Church
    4 Dec 2016 3:30 PM
    Barnklubben Elsa Rix#1 celebrates 95th Annual Lucia Festivals - Lucia pageant, folk dancing, Swedish cakes & crafts. Elsarix1@aol.com / 917-363-9885

  • North Carolina
    Raleigh
    3 Dec 2016 10 AM–5 PM
    The Scandinavian Christmas Fair sponsored by SWEA and Vasa. Scandinavian food, glögg, Nordic folk dancing, folk music, children’s activities, Scandinavian crafts and and gifts, Lucia procession. www.scanfair.org / info@scanfair.org / 336-541-5072 (SWEA) or 919-824-2335 (Vasa)

  • North Dakota
    Bismarck
    11 Dec 2016 2:30 PM–4:30 PM
    Three Crowns Swedish American Association of Bismarck-Mandan's Lucia Celebration at Lord of Life Lutheran Church. Lucia procession, dancers, pot-luck and dancing around the Christmas tree. dhswenson@msn.com / 701-255-5005

  • Ohio
    Cincinnati
    11 Dec 2016 5 PM–8 PM
    Scandinavian Society of Cincinnati's Lucia dinner party. www.scandinaviansoc.org

  • Oregon
    Portland Memorial Coliseum
    3 Dec 2016 10 AM–5 PM
    4 Dec 2016 10 AM–4 PM
    Annual ScanFair by New Sweden Cultural Heritage Society. Scandinavian food, arts and crafts, Lucia, Santa, pickled herring eating contest. www.newsweden.org or www.scanheritage.org / shf@mindspring.com or info@newsweden.org / 503-977-0275

  • Portland Immanuel Lutheran Church
    10 Dec 2016
    New Sweden Cultural Heritage Society's Lucia Fest. www.newsweden.org / info@newsweden.org / 503-977-0275

  • Pennsylvania
    Old Swedes Church, South Philadelphia
    9 Dec 2016 6 PM & 8 PM
    10 Dec 2016 2 PM & 3:30 PM & 5 PM
    11 Dec 2016 2 PM & 3:30 PM & 5 PM
    Lucia Fest 2016. Sankta Lucia and St. Eric’s Fair at Gloria Dei (Old Swedes’ Church). www.old-swedes.com/luciafestandfair.rhtml / info@old-swedes.org or Marlysegl@gmail.com /215-389-1513

  • Philadelphia
    2 Dec 2016 6 PM–9 PM
    ASHM’s Julbord. Cocktails and authentic Christmas smörgåsbord dinner are followed by the Lucia procession.Christmas Market with holiday gifts and food. www.americanswedish.org / info@americanswedish.org / 215-389-1776

  • Philadelphia
    3 Dec 2016 11:30 AM–4:30 PM
    ASHM’s family-friendly Lucia Fest, with Lucia processions at 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. Christmas Market with holiday deli items, decorations and gifts, SWEA bakery and Swedish Christmas Café. www.americanswedish.org / info@ americanswedish.org / 215-389-1776


  • South Dakota
    Dalesburg
    11 Dec 2016 3 PM
    39th annual celebration of the St. Lucia tradition in Dalesburg. www.dalesburg.org / ron@dalesburg.org / 605-253-2575

  • Texas
    Austin
    11 Dec 2016
    SWEA Austin’s Annual Lucia and Julbazar. Bake sale, raffle, coffee, glögg, Lucia procession. http://austin.swea.org / austin@swea.org

  • Dallas
    3 Dec 2016 10:30 AM– 4 PM
    SWEA Dallas JulBasar and Lucia Celebration. Swedish crafts, gift items, baked goods and sweets. Lucia procession. www.dallas.swea.org / dallas@swea.org

  • Houston
    11 Dec 2016
    SWEA Houstons Lucia Celebration. Lucia procession. www.houston.swea.org / sweahouston@hotmail.com

  • Virginia
    Virginia Beach
    3 Dec 2016 9 AM–3 PM
    Swedish Christmas Bazaar by SWEA. Traditional decorations gifts and crafts, Swedish crystal, baked goods, café. www.virginiabeach.swea.org / virginiabeach@swea.org

  • Vermont
    Landgrove
    10 Dec 2016 6 PM
    Sankta Lucia at the Landgrove Inn. Julbord, choir, Lucia, glögg and more. RSVP 802-824-6578 or vartland@comcast.net

  • Washington
    Seattle
    4 Dec 2016 1 PM–2:30 PM
    Children’s Christmas in Scandinavia. A day of Nordic Christmas fun at the Nordic Heritage Museum. Lucia pageant, music and dancing, Santa, and Nordic crafts. www.nordicmuseum.org / alisonc@nordicmuseum.org / 206-789-5707

  • Seattle
    14 Dec 2016
    Svenska Kyrkans' Advents och Julgudstjänst. www.svenskakyrkan.se/losangeles /losangeles@svenskakyrkan.se / 310-292-7079

  • Tacoma - Pacific Lutheran University
    11 Dec 2016 5 PM– 7 PM
    Pacific Lutheran University's Sankta Lucia Swedish Christmas Fest. Lucia and Sonoro Scandinavian Children's Choir, dancing around the Christmas tree. www.plu.edu / reicheee@plu.edu / 253-535-7322

  • Wisconsin
    Dodgeville - Folklore Village
    10 Dec 2016 5:30 PM
    St. Lucia Ceremony - Swedish songs, candlelight and aromatic saffron buns. Potluck and dancing.
    www.folklorevillage.com/t1 / staff@folklorevillage.org / 608-924-4000

  • Milwaukee - Whitnall Park Lutheran Church
    18 Dec 2016 5 PM–7 PM
    Swedish American Historical Society of Wisconsin Lucia Celebration. Lucia procession, coffee and Swedish treats, dancing around the Christmas tree and a visit from Santa. www.sahswi.org / swedishamericanhistoricalwisc@gmail.com / 262-781-6113

  • Milwaukee - Whitnall Park Lutheran Church
    25 Dec 2016 6 AM–8:30 AM
    Julotta with Swedish hymns and liturgy in both Swedish and English. Enjoy coffee and cardamom buns afterward. www.sahswi.org / swedishamericanhistoricalwisc@gmail.com / 262-781-6113

  • Sister Bay
    9 Dec 2016 5 PM–9 PM
    10 Dec 2016 5 PM–9 PM
    Al Johnson's Julbord Celebration. Traditional Swedish Christmas Smörgåsbord, hot and cold dishes, glögg, $25.95/person, reservations required. www.aljohnsons.com/ john@doorguidepublishing.com / 920-421-1589


  • USA
    IKEA
    9 Dec 2016 4 PM–9 PM
    Swedish Christmas Julbord Celebration at all IKEA restaurants with an all-you-can-eat buffet! Contact your local IKEA store for more information.

  • No celebration listed close to you? For continuous info from all over the U.S., see events at www.nordstjernan.com.
    Also, find your local SWEA chapter by going to www.swea.org - almost every SWEA organization will have Lucia and/or Christmas fairs.

  • And, remember to check back often on our events listing, updated daily at www.nordstjernan.com/calendar or download our events app at www.swedeninamerica.com