Finnish-American Events

Enjoy cake, coffee and conversation in honor of Finland's independence.

House of Finland San Diego shares Finnish foods and Christmas traditions as part of this annual holiday event at Balboa Park.

Finnish playwright Minna Koskela's play Too Deep is about two estranged sisters, who meet for the first time after 10 years in a hospital waiting room when their mother has fallen ill. Secrets and lies, emotions run high with a dark sense humor. The staged reading is directed by Finnish native Nina Sallinen. On stage: […]

Kauneimmat joululaulut is a holiday tradition in Finland brought to the United States and Mexico by the Finnish Lutheran Church. People gather to sing the most loved Christmas Songs from Finland, along with other traditional Christmas songs with Finnish lyrics. This fall, there will be nine Kauneimmat Joululaulut services sponsored by the Finnish Lutheran Church […]

This Celebration of Finnish Christmas Traditions includes a bilingual church service, ceremony with Lucia Court, music and a Finnish Christmas meal, arrival of Joulupukki, and singing of carols. Presented by Messiah Lutheran Church at Nordia House.

Enjoy traditions of the holiday at the annual Little Christmas and Finland Independence Day celebration and potluck supper in Tucson. Watch for more details at the website.

FARMINGTON HILLS: To commemorate Finland’s Independence Day, the Cultural Committee, FinnFolk and the Hoijakat Folk Dancers present music from the beginnings of a unique Finnish identity-"Taivas on Sininen ja Valkoinen” and “Finlandia;” through the Winter War-"Elama Juoksuhaudoissa;” typical folk music, dance, and national costumes. Audience members are invited to share personal connections with the songs […]

Enjoy the film "The Happiest Day in the Life of Olli Maki" plus a brief program about Finnish Independence Day, December 6th, and about the tradition of "Pikkujoulu," or Little Christmas. There will be baked goods, coffee and refreshments; donations are welcome. There is no admission charge. For more information, call 906-485-1971.

Fairport Harbor celebrates Finland's Independence Day and Pikkujoulu, Little Christmas.