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MN: The Unknown Soldier

Kenwood Lutheran Church Duluth, Minnesota

The public is invited to an authorized showing of the legendary "The Unknown Soldier" movie, on Finland's Independence Day. The movie will be shown in Finnish with English subtitles with a running time of three (3) hours. The event is free - donations will be accepted. Refreshments will be served.

GA: Finnish Independence Day

InterContinental Buckhead Atlanta Atlanta, Georgia

The 102nd Finnish Independence Day celebration is organized by the Finnish-American Chamber of Commerce and hosted by the Honorary Consul of Finland John Saunders. Music by concert pianist Kati Eriikka Arikoski-Johnson, dinner, full bar and dance hits taking us late into the night headlined by Finnish entertainer Simodeus.

NY: Scandinavian Christmas Ball

The Metropolitan Club New York, New York

This festive, black tie, holiday tradition includes an open bar, a selection of hors d’oeuvres, a three course dinner, Lucia Procession and Lucia songs, guest performance, and dancing until midnight!

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.

FL: Finland’s Independence Day & Holiday Celebration

Signature Grand Davie, Florida

Enjoy an evening featuring: - Festive holiday dinner buffet - Full open bar and Non-alcoholic beverages - DJ playing the best tunes throughout the night - FinnsConnect Independence Day Raffle – please bring cash for tickets For registration, dinner menu and more information, click below.

WA: Little Nurse

Swedish Cultural Center Seattle, WA, United States

A young woman who has lost her husband in the Winter War becomes a nurse to victims of the Continuation War in this underappreciated film.  Seen largely from the perspective of the main character, war becomes primarily a struggle to deal with loss and to respond to new opportunities for love.

CA: Mälkki Conducts LA Phil

Walt Disney Concert Hall Los Angeles, CA, United States

Susanna Mälkki leads a concerto of our time and a symphony for all time, with Knussen's Violin Concerto and Beethoven's Symphony No. 3, "Eroica."

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.

MA: Christmas Party

Oak Hill Country Club Fitchburg, Massachusetts

A holiday celebration for the family.