Scan Fest hosts a shopping event featuring dozens of vendors!

An evening of song, games, and crafts, as well as a lecture by guest speaker Dr. Hillary-Joy Virtanen on tonttus. Hosted by Baltic and Finnish Studies Association at Indiana University. Must register at:https://iu.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_J33vllqIRlydNbVR_Osu8Q

Ruut Demeo performs music of the season in Finnish and English from her new album "Beloved Christmas." The Maryland resident will also read the Declaration of the Finnish Christmas Peace. Find the free concert at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=weldmD-8Njo&feature=youtu.be

The Detroit area Finnish Center will be decorated with a display of luminaries surrounding the Hall.

Enjoy a livestreamed holiday concert by The Rose City Brass Trio, who are members of the Portland, Oregon Chamber Orchestra (7 p.m. Pacific).

From California, Bay area artists celebrate Finland's 103rd Independence Day with a program of music, poetry and stories via YouTube.

Celebrate the 103rd anniversary of Finland's Independence with music by pianist Marcus Kaitila, salutes to those who fought for independence and more. Register to receive Zoom instructions at: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/finnish-independence-day-tickets-129136820707?utm_source=eventbrite&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=post_publish&utm_content=shortLinkNewEmail Donations to FFNYM welcome.

An official Flag Day in Finland recognizing the birthday on December 8, 1865, of Jean Sibelius. Also known as Finnish Music Day.