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NY: Moomins and the Winter Wonderland

Scandinavia House New York, NY, United States

The beloved Finnish fairytale characters the Moomins come to Scandinavia House in this holiday film! It’s winter time in Moomin Valley, but Moomintroll doesn’t want to hibernate — this year he wants to explore the winter. In English.

MN: Kauneimmat Joululaulut Services

Christ Church Lutheran Minneapolis, MN, 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 […]

OR: Suomalainen Joulu

Nordia House

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.

AZ: Pikkujoulu

Dove of Peace Lutheran Church Tucson, AZ, United States

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.

MI: Finland’s Independence Day

Finnish Cultural Center Farmington Hills, MI, United States

Celebrate 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.

MN: Hot Tuna

Hopkins Center for the Arts Hopkins, MN, United States

Hot Tuna, comprised of Jorma Kaukonen (of Finnish descent) and Jack Casady,perform with a well-honed and solid power – always in the groove from their years of experience and mutual inspiration. Started as a side project during Jefferson Airplane days, the constant, the very definition of Hot Tuna, has always been Kaukonen and Casady.

IL: Too Deep

Facility Theatre Chicago, IL, United States

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: […]

MI: Finland: Independence and Identity

Finnish Center Association 35200 W. Eight Mile Rd., Farmington Hills, United States

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 […]

MI: Holiday Celebration

Negaunee Senior Center Negaunee, MI, United States

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.

MA: Christmas Celebration

Scandinavian Cultural Center - MA West Newton, MA, United States

Join us for the Finlandia Foundation Boston's Christmas celebration! Festivities begin with hot, spiced wine or juice (gl.gi) and caroling. A traditional Christmas buffet with smoked salmon, ham, rosolli salad, rutabaga casserole and more will follow. Gingerbread cookies and prune tarts (joulutorttu) are some of the desserts. $10/person. Beer and wine - $5. Please pay at […]