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OR: Ruusamari Teppo in Concert

Nordia House

In celebration of Finland's 102nd anniversary of independence, pianist Ruusamari Teppo, the great-great-granddaughter of Jean Sibelius, will play a concert. This event is co-sponsored by FFCPC and Messiah Lutheran church, Portland's Finnish church.

AZ: Nordic Fair

Streams in the Desert Lutheran Church Tucson, AZ, United States

Get festive at the 38th Tucson Nordic Fair, featuring the music, food and holiday traditions of the Nordic countries. Shop for pulla bread and Finnish items, hand- knit woolens, gloves, books, Frazer chocolates, Marimekko napkins, trolls! (elves) and more!

OR: ScanFair Market

Veterans Memorial Coliseum Portland, OR, United States

36th annual Nordic craft fair extravaganza, with crowning of Lucia, entertainment, Nordic foods, photos with Joulupukki, and holiday cheer.

CT: Pikkujoulu

Finnish American Heritage Society Canterbury, Connecticut

Traditional holiday fun at "Little Christmas" with potluck, gifts and entertainment.

WA: Independence Day

Swedish Cultural Center Seattle, WA, United States

Festive attire, national costumes encouraged for the annual Finnish Independence Day Dinner and Dance.

OR: ScanFair Market

Veterans Memorial Coliseum Portland, OR, United States

36th annual Nordic craft fair extravaganza, with crowning of Lucia, entertainment, Nordic foods, photos with Joulupukki, and holiday cheer.

AZ: Pikkujoulu

Dove of Peace Lutheran Church Tucson, AZ, United States

Enjoy the Little Christmas potluck dinner and Finland's Independence Day program, kantele performers, chorl group and sing-along, raffle and gift shop.

MI: Heikinpäivä

Finnish American Heritage Center

2 p.m. & 6 p.m. — Nordic Film Series presents “Sirkka: Past and Present,” shown in honor of the 100th anniversary of women earning the right to vote

IL: The Two Finn Cooks

Estonian House Linconlnshire/Riverwoods, IL

FFN Lecturer of the Year Soile Anderson and Eleanor Ostman share Finnish recipes and entertaining tips with a hands-on cooking class.

MI: Heikinpäivä

Finnish American Heritage Center

Jouhikko workshop with Clare Zuraw