AZ: Pikkujoulu
Dove of Peace Lutheran Church Tucson, AZ, United StatesEnjoy 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.
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Finnish-American Events
MI: Finland’s Independence Day
Finnish Cultural Center Farmington Hills, MI, United StatesCelebrate with a dinner of Finnish specialties, a performance by jazz trombonist Kasperi Sarikoski, and dance music by FinnFolk. Embassy of Finland Cultural Affairs Officer Katharina Bäckman will deliver the keynote address.
MI: Finland: Independence and Identity
Finnish Center Association 35200 W. Eight Mile Rd., Farmington Hills, United StatesFARMINGTON 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 […]
MI: Holiday Celebration
Negaunee Senior Center Negaunee, MI, United StatesEnjoy 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.
OH: Independence Day
Zion Lutheran Church Fairport Harbor, OH, United StatesFairport Harbor celebrates Finland's Independence Day and Pikkujoulu, Little Christmas.
MI: Little Christmas
Finnish Cultural Center Farmington Hills, MI, United StatesThe Finnish American Singers of Michigan and instrumental musicians offer an evening of holiday music, baked goods and coffee.
DC: Wonderland
The Phillips Collection Washington, D.C., DC, United StatesWASHINGTON, D.C.: This Finnish film directed by Inari Niemi follows Helena, recently divorced, as she spends Christmas with her friend on a Finnish farm. Following the film there will be a Finnish-themed reception. The Phillips Collection's Nordic Film Series accompanies the exhibition Nordic Impressions, which runs through January 13.
MA: The Christmas Revels
Sanders Theatre Cambridge, MA, United StatesThe theme of the annual holiday show is "A Nordic Celebration of the WInter Solstice," at the Sanders Theatre at Harvard University in Cambridge. There are 18 matinee and evening performances; see schedule and ticket prices at https://www.revels.org/shows-events/christmas-revels/. The Christmas Revels received a grand from FFN to support the participation of kantele artist and singer Merja […]
CA: Kauneimmat Joululaulut Services
Bethel Lutheran Church Roseville, CA, United StatesKauneimmat 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 […]
CA: Pikkujoulu
Finnish American Home Association Sonoma, CA, United StatesFinnish American Home Association in Sonoma celebrates Christmas with a family friendly party. Check the website for details.