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MI: Finnish Independence Day

Finnish American Heritage Center

Annual celebration of Finland's Independence, with the Kivajat Dancers, music by pianist Kathleen Alatalo Arten  and announcement of 2024 Hankookin Heikki, who will preside over the Heikinpäivä festivities in January.

MA: Holiday Party

Shy BIrd restaurant South Boston, Massachusetts

Seasonal cheer and celebration of Finnish Independence Day.

OR: Independence Day

Nordia House

Finnish independence Day with wreath laying at the Independence Monument, performance by FFN Performer of the Year Ida Metsberg, and the Portland Nordic Chorus.

Sibelius Birthday

Composer Jean Sibelius was born on December 8, 1865, the date known as the Day of Finnish Music.

MI: Holiday Music

Finnish Cultural Center Farmington Hills, Michigan

Enjoy music of the holidays by the Novi Concert Band, the local musical group that has performed at the Finnish Center for decades.  Concert follows the Friday night buffet.  

OR: Scan Fair

Oregon Convention Center Portland, Oregon

Experience the sights, sounds, tastes, and traditions of a Nordic Christmas Market with more than 100 vendors and local community organizations showcasing unique Nordic foods, arts, crafts, and other products from the Nordic countries of Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, and Sweden, Saturday and Sunday.  

MI: Christmas Dinner Workshop

Finnish Cultural Center Farmington Hills, Michigan

Learn to make traditional Finnish Christmas dinner dishes. Help prepare the meal that will be served at that evening's special holiday dinner.

MN: KAUNEIMMAT JOULULAULUT

St. Michael's Lutheran Church Roseville, MN

Annual Finnish sing-along of beautiful Christmas music from 2-3:15pm. Special music by Sara Pajunen, Osmo Vänskä and Mark Sedio. A Christmas Market and coffee hour follow.

AZ: Pikkujoulu

Dove of Peace Lutheran Church Tucson, AZ, United States

Enjoy the Little Christmas festivities and turkey dinner.