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  • MI: Finnish Independence Day

    Finnish American Heritage Center 435 Quincy St, Hancock, MI, United States

    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.