• WA: A Nordic Christmas

    Phinney Ridge Lutheran Church Seattle, WA, United States

    The Finnish Choral Society of Seattle, Mägi Ensemble, Norwegian Ladies Chorus of Seattle, Norwegian Male Chorus of Seattle and Swedish Singers of Seattle present an evening of the most beautiful Nordic Christmas music in the acoustically-lovely Phinney Ridge Lutheran Church.

  • MI: Finland Independence Day

    Finnish Cultural Center Farmington Hills, MI, United States

    Enjoy cake, coffee and conversation in honor of Finland's independence.

  • CA: International Christmas

    Balboa Park San DIego, CA, United States

    House of Finland San Diego shares Finnish foods and Christmas traditions as part of this annual holiday event at Balboa Park.

  • 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: […]

  • 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.

  • 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 Valkoinenâ€� and “Finlandia;â€� through the Winter War-"Elama Juoksuhaudoissa;â€� 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.