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OH: Independence Day

Zion Lutheran Church Fairport Harbor, OH, United States

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

MI: Little Christmas

Finnish Cultural Center Farmington Hills, MI, United States

The 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 States

WASHINGTON, 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 States

The 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 States

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 […]

CA: Pikkujoulu

Finnish American Home Association Sonoma, CA, United States

Finnish American Home Association in Sonoma celebrates Christmas with a family friendly party. Check the website for details.

CA: Kauneimmat Joululaulut Services

Finnish American Home Association Sonoma, CA, United States

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 […]

MA: Suomi-koulu Christmas

Waldorf School Lexington, MA, United States

Enjoy the Finnish School's Christmas party, with a special visitor from Lapland, delicious potluck food and a raffle with great prizes.

IL: Christmas Around the World

Chicago Museum of Science and Industry Chicago, IL, United States

CHICAGO: Finnladies and Chicago Suomi Koulu will perform at 11 a.m. as part of the annual celebration of Christmas and holiday traditions of cultures across the globe. The festive exhibit of more than 50 decorated trees and displays runs from November 15-January 6.  

MA: Finnish Christmas Service

Lutheran Church of the Newtons Newton, MA, United States

Welcome to sing Finnish Christmas hymns and carols! The service itself will be in Finnish, and there will also be English and Swedish used in some of the prayers.