FARMINGTON HILLS: To commemorate Finland鈥檚 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鈥� and 鈥淔inlandia;鈥� through the Winter War-"Elama Juoksuhaudoissa;鈥� typical folk music, dance, and national costumes. Audience members are invited to share personal connections with the songs […]
Enjoy the film "The Happiest Day in the Life of Olli Maki" plus a brief program聽about Finnish Independence Day, December 6th, and about the tradition of "Pikkujoulu," or Little Christmas. There will be baked goods, coffee and聽refreshments; donations are welcome. There is no admission charge. For more information, call 906-485-1971.
Fairport Harbor celebrates Finland's Independence Day and Pikkujoulu, Little Christmas.
The Finnish American Singers of Michigan and instrumental musicians offer an evening of holiday music, baked goods and coffee.
WASHINGTON, D.C.: This Finnish film directed by Inari Niemi follows Helena, recently divorced, as she spends Christmas with her friend on a Finnish farm. Following the film there will be a Finnish-themed reception. The Phillips Collection's Nordic Film Series accompanies the exhibition Nordic Impressions, which runs through January 13.
The theme of the annual holiday show is "A Nordic Celebration of the WInter Solstice," at the Sanders Theatre at Harvard University in Cambridge. There are 18 matinee and evening performances; see schedule and ticket prices at聽https://www.revels.org/shows-events/christmas-revels/. The Christmas Revels received a grand from FFN to support the participation of kantele artist and singer Merja […]
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 […]
Finnish American Home Association in Sonoma celebrates Christmas with a family friendly party. Check the website for details.
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 […]
Enjoy the Finnish School's Christmas party, with a special visitor from Lapland, delicious potluck food and a raffle with great prizes.