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Arizona
Phoenix
22 Nov 2014
SWEA Arizona Swedish Christmas Market. Lucia pageant, jultomte, Swedish crafts and gifts, Café Swea with Swedish delicacies. and activities for children. For more info www.swea.org email: Arizona@swea.org or call: 469-438-4358

California
Kingsburg
6 Dec 2014 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Kingsburg Chamber of Commerce Santa Lucia Celebration. Festival of lights Parade on Draper St at 5:30 PM. For more info www.kingsburg-chamber-of-commerce.org or call 559-897-1111

Los Angeles/San Pedro
21 Nov 2014 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM
22 Nov 2014 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM
23 Nov 2014 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Norwegian church & Swedish Church Christmas Fair. Christmas decorations, candles, clothing, food and a Café For more info www.svenskakyrkan.se or losangeles@sjomannskirken.no or call 310-832-6800

Huntington Beach
23 Nov 2014 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM
SWEA OC Swedish Christmas Fair. Swedish handicrafts, Lucia pageant, jultomte, Swedish food, traditional music and dancing. For more info www.swea.org/orangecounty or email: ac5533@aol.com or Call 949-244-5887

San Francisco/ Norwegian Seamen’s church
21 Nov 2014 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
22 Nov 2014 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Norwegian Christmas Bazaar. Christmas decorations, Norwegian food, gifts and crafts. For more info www.sjomannskirken.no/san-francisco/ email: sanfrancisco@sjomannskirken.no or call 415-775- 6566

San Francisco
6 Dec 2014 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
SWEA San Francisco Swedish Christmas Fair. Lucia procession, foods, crafts, gifts, Scandinavian delicacies, Swedish music and activities for children. For more info http://sanfrancisco.swea.org/ email: julmarknad@sweasanfrancisco.org or sanfrancisco@swea.org

San Francisco - Swedish American Hall
14 Dec 2014 4:30 PM
The Young Scandinavians Club hosts Santa Lucia celebration. Lucia procession, lussekatter, glögg, and Scandinavian treats. For more info www.ysc.org email: info@ysc.org or call 415.346.7450

Los Angeles
7 Dec 2014 10:00 AM–5:00 PM
SWEA LA’s 35th Annual Swedish Christmas Fair. Lucia pageant, folk dancers, home baked goods, fine art, books, jewelry, toys, Christmas collectibles. Swedish lunch or “fika” More info http://losangeles.swea.org/events/swea-los-angeles-35th-annual-christmas-fair/, Email sanna@sannart.com or call 562.888.4038

Palo Alto
17 Dec 2014 6:00 PM–9:00 PM
Christmas in the Ballroom. Scandinavian Christmas music as well as many beloved holiday tunes from the 40s and 50s, and more! More info: Email ChristmasCheer2014@gmail.com or call 650.704.4211 or http://www.facebook.com/events/1573895406172316/?ref=br_tf

Riverside
6 Dec 2014 1:00 PM
Baltic Lodge #689s Lucia Fest and Christmas Party. More info: www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~cablvasa/ or email: balticlodge@skandland.com.

Balboa Park, San Diego
5 Dec 2014
6 Dec 2014
SWEA San Diego’s Annual Christmas Fair. Lucia-procession, traditional music, vendors, baked goods, Swedish meatballs and glögg. For more info http://sandiego.swea.org/ or email: sandiego@swea.org

Petaluma
14 Dec 2014 4:00 PM - 7 PM
Linnea Lodge #504s Lucia Festival & Julbazaar. Lucia, smörgåsbord, ring dances and santa. More info: www.linnealodge.com linneak@pacbell.net or call 707-545-2241.

Santa Cruz
6 Dec 2014 4:00 PM
Lucia Festival of Light
Scandinavian Cultural Center’s Lucia fest. Lucia procession, Zaida singers, cookies, coffee, and punch. Children’s activities. For more info: www.scc-santacruz.org or call 831-425-9725

Tiburon
20 Dec 2014 6:00 PM–9:00 PM
Christmas in the Ballroom. Scandinavian Christmas music as well as many beloved holiday tunes from the 40s and 50s, and more! More info: Email ChristmasCheer2014@gmail.com or call 650.704.4211 or http://www.facebook.com/events/1573895406172316/?ref=br_tf

Colorado
Denver
22 Nov 2014 10:30 AM – 3:00 PM
SWEA Denver’s Lucia. Swedish food & crafts. Traditional Swedish food, bake sale, glögg and Lucia procession. For more info http://denver.swea.org/ email: denver@swea.org or call 303-720-0720

Connecticut
Fairfield
6 Dec 2014 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Scandinavian Club Holiday Fair and Bake Sale. Nordic gifts, handmade crafts, baked goods, Scandinavian food & other vendors. Traditional Scandinavian lunch. More info www.thescandinavianclub.com or scanclubnews@hotmail.com or 203-259-3817

14 Dec 2014 6:00 PM
Scandinavian Club's Christmas Glögg Party. Christmas Smörgåsbord, glögg, sing along and live music. More info www.thescandinavianclub.com or leena@krook.net or 203-685-1148

Emanuel Lutheran Church Hartford
5 Dec 2014 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
101st St. Lucia Festival at Emanuel Lutheran Church, Hartford, Connecticut. Two Performances; at 5 & 8 PM. Refreshments served after each performance. Swedish crafts and cookies will be sold. Admission $5.00. More info steinmillerl@gmail.com or 860-563-0040

D.C.
House of Sweden Washington
6 Dec 2014 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM
The SWEA Washington DC Holiday Bazaar supported by the Embassy of Sweden and House of Sweden. Lucia procession, foods, crafts, gifts, Swedish café with Swedish delicacies. and activities for children. For more info www.washingtondc.swea.org email: sweapr@gmail.com or call 202-215-0504

Florida
Boca Raton
14 Dec 2014 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Svenska kyrkan in Florida’s Julkonsert/Julbord. For more info www.svenskakyrkan.se/florida email: florida@svenskakyrkan.se or Call 954-604-0605

Lake Worth
14 Dec 2014 2:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Nordic Heritage Club of South Florida’s Annual julfest and Glögg party. Party platters, coffee and cake, door prizes and Christmas music. For more info carolrune@aol.comor Call 561 737-6476

Miami
13 Dec 2014 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Lucia Celebration by Svenska kyrkan in Florida. For more info www.svenskakyrkan.se/florida email: florida@svenskakyrkan.se or Call 954-374-9303

Miami
13 Dec 2014 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Lucia Celebration by Svenska kyrkan in Florida. For more info www.svenskakyrkan.se/florida email: florida@svenskakyrkan.se or Call 954-374-9303

Sarasota
14 Dec 2014 5:30 PM – 9:00 PM
Lucia Celebration by The Swedish Club of Sarasota. Lucia pageant, coffee, glögg and baked goods. For more info www.swedishclubsarasota.org, email: gimshaug@mac.com

Minnesota
7-8 Dec 2014 12 noon - 5 PM
Julmarknad: Christmas Market at American Swedish Institute. Dec. 7 open from 10 AM to 5 PM, Dec. 8 from noon to 5 PM. For more info, see www.asimn.org or call 612-871-4907

Georgia
Atlanta
22 Dec 2014 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
SWEA Atlanta Svensk Julmarknad. Lucia procession, Vasa Drängar, Crafts, gifts, Swedish delicacies and activities for children. For more info www.swea.org/atlanta/ or call 404-613-4900

Atlanta
12 Dec 2014 6:30 PM – 9:00 PM
Nordic Lodge’s annual Lucia concert. coffee, soft-drinks, lussekatter, pepparkakor and cookies.
For more info www.vasaorderatlanta.org email: rygert@bellsouth.net or Call: 770.361.1074

Atlanta
14 Dec 2014 6:30 PM – 9:00 PM
Nordic Lodge’s traditional Christmas dinner will again be at Berkeley Hills Country Club.
For more info www.vasaorderatlanta.org email: rygert@bellsouth.net or Call: 770.361.1074

Atlanta - Piedmont Park
5 Dec 2014 6:30 PM – 11:30 PM
SACC Georgia 29th Lucia Gala 2014. Swedish Christmas smorgasbord, Lucia procession, dancing and singing, snaps. RSVP 770-670-2480, or info@sacc-georgia.org. More info www.sacc-georgia.org or Email: info@sacc-georgia.org

Illinois
Andersonville
6 Dec 2014 - 7 Dec 2014
Julmarknad handicrafts fair with traditional Swedish food and entertainment. Info: www.andersonville.org/events/

Andersonville
13 Dec 2014
St. Lucia Festival of lights. A candlelit, carol-filled procession down the sidewalks of Clark Street, followed by singing and treats at the Museum. Info: www.andersonville.org/events/

Bishop Hill
28 Nov 2014 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
29 Nov 2014 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
30 Nov 2014 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Christmas Market – Julmarknad. Music, handmade items, antiques, folk art, and other gift items. More Info www.bishophill.com or Call 309-927-3311

Bishop Hill
12 Dec 2014 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Lucia Nights - Festival of Lights. Coffee and sweet items are served in shops and museums by young girls dressed as St. Lucia. Musical entertainment. Info www.bishophill.com or Email: bhha@mymctc.net or Call 309-927-3899

Chicago
21 Nov 2014 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Got Glögg? Tasting and competition at the Swedish American Museum; A glögg competition to see who really has the best glögg in Chicago. Info www.swedishamericanmuseum.org email: info@samac.org or Call 773-728-8111

Chicago
North Park University
6 Dec 2014 4:00 PM
NPU Center for Scandinavian Studies Sankta Lucia Celebration. More Info www.northpark.edu/centers/center-for-scandinavian-studies/sankta-lucia email: kmandersson@northpark.edu or call 773.244.5295.

Chicago
13 Dec 2014 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
14 Dec 2014 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Breakfast with Tomten. Swedish pancake breakfast with traditional crafts, dancing around the Christmas tree and a special visit from Tomten (Santa). Info www.swedishamericanmuseum.org

Chicago
Daley Plaza
12 Dec 2014 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM
Swedish American Museum and Andersonville,
12 Dec 2014 4:45 PM
Ebenezer Lutheran Church
12 Dec 2014 7:00 PM
Lucia Celebration. Lucia celebration with holiday songs, readings, and Lucia procession. Info www.swedishamericanmuseum.org

Chicago
6 Dec 2014 10:00 AM –5:00 PM
7 Dec 2014 10:00 AM –4:00 PM
Swedish American Museum’s annual Julmarknad. Scandinavian handicrafts and kaffestuga. Visit the Children’s crafts, games and a visit from Santa. Lucia processions and folk dancers. Info www.swedishamericanmuseum.org. Call 773-728-8111 for reservation.

Chicago
21 Dec 2014 5:00 PM –7:00 PM
Swedish American Museum’s Julmiddag-Old Fashioned Swedish Family Christmas Dinner. Traditional Swedish Smörgåsbord with entertainment. Lucia procession and Santa gives julklappar to all children. Info www.swedishamericanmuseum.org. Call 773.728.8111 for reservation.

Chicago - Ebenezer Lutheran Church
21 Dec 2014 4:00 PM –5:00 PM
Svensk Julgudstjänst (Swedish Christmas Service). Info www.swedishamericanmuseum.org.

Geneva
5 Dec 2014 6:00 PM – 9:30 PM
The Annual Christmas Walk. Santa Lucia and her attendants arrive by horse-drawn carriage to offer Swedish cookies to visitors. More info: Ph 630-232-6060 or www.genevachamber.com

Rockford
5 Dec 2014 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Swedish Historical Society’s Lucia. A choir of children singing both Swedish and English traditional songs will warm your heart and start off the Christmas season with joy. More info 815-963-5559, email: bkhammar@comcast.net or www.swedishhistorical.org

Rockford
6 Dec 2014 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Swedish Historical Society’s annual Jul Marknad. Swedish foods, vendors. meatball luncheon, Kaffee Stuga and dancing around the Christmas Tree with Lucia and Tomte. More info www.swedishhistorical.org, email: bkhammar@comcast.net or 815.966.1218

Iowa
Iowa City
14 Dec 2014 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Iowa City Swedish Club Lucia Fest - Lucia pageant, Smörgåsbord and music. More info: www.iowacityswedishclub.com or Jeannenelson@mchsi.com 319-354-1762

Kansas
Bethany Lutheran Church, Lindsborg
13 Dec 2014 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Lucia Fest. Music and festivities, Lucia processions and traditional folk dances. More info www.visitlindsborg.com, email: cvbdir@lindsborgcity.org or call 888.227.2227

Massachussetts
Boston
6 Dec 2014 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Swedish Yuletid – The SWEA Boston Fair and Holiday celebration. Foods, crafts, gifts, Swedish cafés, musical entertainment, Lucia pageant and activities for children. More info www.sweaboston.org or swedishyuletide@sweaboston.org

Michigan
Oakland Township
22 Nov 2014 9:30 AM – 2:00 PM
SWEA Michigan Christmas Fair. Lucia pageant. Craft and goods from Sweden, Swedish food, children’s activities, entertainment.. For info www.sweamichigan.org or julbasar@sweamichigan.org or president@sweamichigan.org call 734-883-7930

Grand Rapids
6 Dec 2014 10:00 AM
SAHS/WM Seventeenth Annual Lucia Celebration - Music and candlelight in a beautiful setting. Saffron buns, cardamom bread, pepparkakor and coffee served and craft. For info call 616-458-0420 or www.sahswm.org or info@sahswm.org

Novi
13 Dec 2014 3:00 PM
The Arpi Swedish Male and The Scandia Women’s Chorus of MI Christmas Concert with Lucia. For more info www.swedishclub.net or call: 248-478-2563.

Minnesota
Bloomington
11 Dec 2014 5:00 PM – 8:30 PM
SACC-MN Scandinavian Christmas Smörgårdsbord - A unique opportunity to enjoy extraordinary food and to experience Scandinavian holiday traditions.. For more info: http://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-annual-scandinavian-julbord-2014-tickets-13412526227 email: info@saccmn.org

Minneapolis
3 Dec 2014 5:30 – 8:00 PM
Annual Julfest College Christmas Party at American Swedish Institute - Party with students from local schools including the University of Minnesota and Gustavus Adolphus College. For more info: www.asimn.org email: brittaw@asimn.org. or Call 612-870-3343.

Minneapolis
6 Dec 2014 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
7 Dec 2014 120:00 PM – 5:00 PM
ASI Christmas Market at American Swedish Institute - Outdoor Handcraft Fair, with wares for sale by local artisans, as well as musical performances, family activities and plenty of holiday cheer.. For more info: www.asimn.org or Call 612-871-4907.

Minneapolis
13 Dec 2014 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM
ASI Lucia Celebration at American Swedish Institute for ASI members. Lucia concert featuring a seasonal choir of 75 children. Fika with Lucia Buns and coffee. For more info: www.asimn.org or Email: info@ASImn.org or Call 612-871-4907.

Minneapolis
14 Dec 2014 2:30 PM – 3:30 PM
ASI Lucia Celebration at American Swedish Institute. Lucia concert featuring a seasonal choir of 75 children. For more info: www.asimn.org or Email: info@ASImn.org or Call 612-871-4907.

Minneapolis
13 Dec 2014 3:00 PM
20 Dec 2014 6:30 PM
21 Dec 2014 1:00 PM
ASI’s annual Julbord at American Swedish Institute. Enjoy a traditional Swedish Christmas smorgasbord with dopp i grytan, prinskorv, Jansson’s Temptation, Swedish meatballs, Swedish potato sausages, etc. For more info: www.asimn.org or Call 612-871-4907 for reservation

Scandia
14 Dec 2014 6:00 AM – 9:00 AM
Gammelgården Museum’s Lucia Celebration. Swedish Prayer service, Lucia Fest Breakfast. Info www.gammelgardenmuseum.org, email: museum@gammelgardenmuseum.org or 651-433-5053

New Jersey
Budd Lake
29 Nov 2014 5:00 PM
Dancing around the Christmas tree with music by Jeanne Widman Anderson and Smorgasbandet with Walter Eriksson, Jr., on Nyckelharpa. Traditional Scandinavian specialties, glögg, Candle-lit ceremony and pageant of Sankta Lucia. More Info: www.Juldans.org or Call 973-691-8637

New Providence
22 Nov 2014 10:00 AM – 3:30 PM
Lodge Linne’s 36th Scandinavian Import & Gift Sale – Scandinavian Christmas holiday products and food for sale, folk dance performance. More Info: Call 908-665-1292 or 973-479-7873.

Montclair
23 Nov 2014 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
SWEA New Jersey’s Swedish Christmas Fair – Swedish handicrafts, delicacies, glögg and café with home baked goods. Lucia pageant at 11 am and 2 pm. More Info: Call 908.229.4148 or http://newjersey.swea.org/christmas-fair/ or, Email: madeleine.hershberger@gmail.com

New York
New York
2 Dec 2014 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
SACC NY Annual Christmas Luncheon & Lucia Celebration at The Pierre Hotel. Swedish Smörgåsbord arranged by Restaurant Aquavit. Lucia Performance. More infohttp://www.eventbrite.com/e/annual-christmas-luncheon-lucia-celebration-tickets-10412180111?aff=eorg or info@saccny.org or Call 212.838.5530

5 Dec 2014 7:00 PM
The American Scandinavian Christmas Ball at The Metropolitan Club. Dinner, Lucia Procession, silent auction. More info www.americanscandinavian.org or info@americanscandinavian.org or Call 212-751-0714

Scandinavia House, New York
6 Dec 2014 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Swedish Christmas Children’s Workshop. - Children (ages 5-10) will experience how Swedes prepare for Christmas and learn to make traditional holiday crafts in this julpysseldag (Christmas craft day). More info www.scandinaviahouse.org or Call 212-779-3587

West Hempstead - St. Andrew’s Lutheran Church
7 Dec 2014 3:30 PM
Manhasset,- Church of Our Savior Lutheran
13 Dec 2014 6:00 PM
Barnklubben Elsa Rix#1 Celebrates 94th Annual Lucia Festivals - Lucia pageant, folk dancing, Swedish cakes & crafts. For more Info: Elsarix1@aol.com or Call 917-363-9885

9 Dec 2014
SWEA New York's Glöggmingel with Lucia. More info www.newyorkswea.org/2014/gloggmingel/

Scandinavia House, New York
14 Dec 2014 4:00 PM
Holiday Concert with ASF Birgit Nilsson Award Winner Patrick Guetti. Classic pieces, as well as festive holiday classics and a traditional Saint Lucia procession.. More info www.scandinaviahouse.org, or Call 212-779-3587

Svenska Kyrkan, New York
20 Nov 2014 11:00 AM – 20:00 PM
21 Nov 2014 11:00 AM – 20:00 PM
22 Nov 2014 11:00 AM – 17:00 PM
The Swedish Church Julbasar. Crafts, Christmas music, Swedish food, Glögg, etc. Info http://www.svenskakyrkan.se/newyork or Call 212-832-8443

Svenska Kyrkan, New York
13 Dec 2014 4:00 PM – 20:00 PM
The Swedish Church Lucia Celebration. Lucia procession and choirs. More info http://www.svenskakyrkan.se/newyork email: newyork@swedishchurch.net or Call 212-832-8443 or 646-255-0381

Svenska Kyrkan, New York
24 Dec 2014 11:00 AM – 18:00 PM
The Swedish Church Christmas Celebration. Swedish food, Kalle Anka, Glögg and pepparkakor. More info http://www.svenskakyrkan.se/newyork email: newyork@swedishchurch.net or Call 212-832-8443

Svenska Kyrkan, New York
25 Dec 2014 7:00 AM
Julotta at the Swedish Church. More info http://www.svenskakyrkan.se/newyork email: newyork@swedishchurch.net or Call 212-832-8443

North Carolina
Raleigh
6 Dec 2014 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
The Scandinavian Christmas Fair sponsored by SWEA and Vasa, Scandinavian food, glögg - Nordic folk dancing, folk music - children’s activities - Scandinavian crafts and gifts, Lucia Procession. For more info www.scanfair.org email: cdelahorne@gmail.com or call 336-823-9020

North Dakota
Bismarck
14 Dec 2014 2:30 PM - 4:00 PM
Three Crowns Swedish American Association of Bismarck-Mandan will celebrate their annual Lucia Fest at Lord of Life Lutheran Church. For more info email: dhswenson@msn.com or call Fay at 701-255-5005 or Helen at 701-223-6286.

Ohio
Gethsemane Lutheran Church
13 Dec 2014 5:00 PM
Scandinavian Club of Columbus, Ohio’s Lucia procession. For more info www.scandiclub.com, email: ScandiClubInfo@gmail.com

Oregon
Portland Memorial Coliseum
6 Dec 2014 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
7 Dec 2014 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
29th Annual ScanFair by New Sweden Cultural Heritage Society. Scandinavian arts and crafts , Scandinavian food, Lucia, Santa, pickled herring eating contest. For more info www.newsweden.org email: info@newsweden.org leif2845@comcast.net or call 503-977-0275.

Portland Immanuel Lutheran Church
13 Dec 2014 3:00 PM
New Sweden Cultural Heritage Society’s Lucia Fest. Lucia, Tomte, ring dances, Swedish baked treats, coffee and glögg. For more info www.newsweden.org email: info@newsweden.org leif2845@comcast.net or call 503-977-0275.

Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
5 Dec 2014 6:00 PM
ASHM’s Julbord. Cocktails and an authentic Christmas smörgåsbord dinner are followed by the Lucia procession. Info: www.americanswedish.org, info@ americanswedish.org or 215-389-1776

Philadelphia
6 Dec 2014 11:30 AM –4:30 PM
ASHM’s Family-friendly Lucia Fest, with Lucia processions at 1 pm and 3 pm. Christmas Market with holiday deli items, decorations, and gifts, SWEA bakery tables and Swedish Christmas Café. Info: www.americanswedish.org, info@ americanswedish.org or 215-389-1776

Old Swedes Church, South Philadelphia
5 Dec 2014 6:00 PM & 8:00 PM
6 Dec 2014 2:00 PM & 3:30 PM & 5:00 PM
7 Dec 2014 2:00 PM & 3:30 PM & 5:00 PM
Lucia Fest 2014 . Sankta Lucia and St. Eric’s Fair. More info: www.old-swedes.org or Marlysegl@gmail.com or call 610.476.9841

Philadelphia
13 Dec 2014 7:00 PM
ASHM’s Swedish Museum Singers presents their holiday repertoire, which includes Swedish classics, as well as a Swedish twist on a few American favorites. Glögg and refreshments. Info: www.americanswedish.org, info@ americanswedish.org or 215-389-1776

Texas
Austin
7 Dec 2014 3:00 PM – 7:00 PM
SWEA Austin’s Annual Lucia and Christmas Fair. Bake sale, raffle, coffee, glögg, Lucia procession. For more info www.swea.org/austin/ email: austin@swea.org

Dallas
6 Dec 2014
SWEA Dallas JulBasar and Lucia Celebration. Swedish crafts, gift items, baked goods and sweets. Lucia procession. For more info www.swea.org/dallas/ email: sweadallas@swea.org

Houston
7 Dec 2014
SWEA Houstons Lucia Celebration. Lucia procession. For more info www.swea.org/houston/ email: sweahouston@hotmail.com

Virginia
Virginia Beach
6 Dec 2014 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Swedish Christmas Bazaar by SWEA Virginia Beach. Traditional decorations- Gifts and Crafts Swedish Crystal-Baked Goods- Café. For more info www.swea.org email: virginiabeach@swea.org

Washington
Seattle
22 Nov 2014 10:00 AM– 5:00 PM
23 Nov 2014 10:00 AM– 5:00 PM
Nordic Heritage Museum’s Yulefest. Nordic-inspired wares, Food in the Nordic Café, glögg, Kaffestuga, Scandinavian fiddlers, singers, and folk dancers
 www.nordicmuseum.org or call 206-789-5707 or Email: info@nordicmuseum.org

Seattle
7 Dec 2014 1:00 PM– 3:00 PM
Children’s Christmas in Scandinavia - A day of Nordic Christmas fun at the Nordic Heritage Museum. Lucia pageant, music and dancing, Santa, and Nordic crafts. For more info Email: sarak@nordicmuseum.org or www.nordicmuseum.org or call 206-789-5707

Wisconsin
Folklore Village Dodgerville
13 Dec 2014 6:30 PM
St. Lucia Ceremony - Swedish songs, candlelight and aromatic saffron buns. Potluck and dancing.
For more info http://folklorevillage.com/t1/ email: staff@folklorevillage.org or call 608-924-4000

Hales Corners - Whitnall Park Lutheran Church
14 Dec 2014 4:00 PM– 6:00 PM
Swedish American Historical Society of Wisconsins Lucia Celebration. Lucia procession, coffee and treats, dance around the Christmas tree. Info www.sahswi.org, email: swedishamericanhistoricalwisc@gmail.com or wenz113@outlook.co or call 414-352-7890.

Hales Corners - Whitnall Park Lutheran Church
25 Dec 2014 7:00 AM– 9:00 AM
Swedish American Historical Society of Wisconsins Julotta. Swedish hymns and liturgy in both Swedish and English. Enjoy coffee following Julotta. Info www.sahswi.org, email: swedishamericanhistoricalwisc@gmail.com or wenz113@outlook.co or call 414-352-7890.

IKEA USA
December 12 2014 5:00 PM– 8:30 PM
Swedish Christmas Julbord Celebration at all IKEA Restaurants with an all you can eat Buffet! For more information: Contact your local IKEA store.

No Celebration listed close to you? For continuous info from all of the U.S., see events at www.nordstjernan.com. Also, find your local SWEA chapter by going to www.swea.org - almost every SWEA organization will have Lucia and/or Christmas Fairs.