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The arrival of Lucia, the young Sicilian martyr from times of the Roman Empire, is celebrated on December 13 in the Nordic countries as she brings light into the darkness of winter.
Merulae, a Boston-based Swedish vocal group, will bring music of Lucia and Christmas, singing traditional and new songs.
Sunday, December 14th | 6pm | $20; $10 for members | tickets
Celebrate Gingerbread Cookie Day — Pepparkakans dag — with us!
Instituted on December 9, 1996, in Sweden by Annas Pepparkakor as a way to promote this beloved holiday staple, Pepparkakans dag is now a sweet reason to gather and celebrate.
We’re marking the occasion with a gingerbread decorating station, where you can design your own cookie ($5 per cookie) with icing and sprinkles.
To really amp up the holiday spirit, we’ll also be serving traditional rice porridge — choose your topping: sugar, cinnamon, and cold milk or sugar, cinnamon, and butter. One bowl will contain a hidden almond, and whoever finds it wins a prize!
Of course, we’ll also have saffron buns along with our regular menu.
Saturday, December 6th | 10 AM – 2 PM | While supplies last | No reservations
Sauna Gratitude Sessions with Abundadnce Sauna
Traditional Wood Fired Sauna Experience
Friday, Saturday, and Sunday November 14, 15 & 16, 2025
We all have much to be grateful for. Our sessions this weekend will be focused on taking a few moments of sauna solitude to focus on what parts of your life you are grateful for. The intimacy of sauna provides the opportunity to slow down enough to embrace that gratitude. Join us, renew your spirit.
There are many sessions available each day, starting as early as 10:00am. The session cost is the same regardless of the number of people in your party. The sauna comfortably accommodates 3 people at once. Ten minutes of each session is allotted for turn over. You are welcome to book available consecutive sessions for a longer sauna experience.
Sauna Mestari will be on site to provide a full orientation to all participants
Daring souls are invited to experience the thrill of thermal extremes with a dip in the cold plunge tank
Afterwards relax around the fire pit to share stories of sauna adventure while enjoying tasty snacks
Participants provide their own towels, swimsuits and hydration.
A welcome/orientation packet which includes a liability waiver which must be signed by each participant.
If you have specific questions about this event
Mark@Gotsauna.com or www.Gotsauna.com
Welcome to open our very early Christmas gift at Suomi-koulu on 10/18 at 11am as they have a special guest to first writing a dedicated song for our Suomi-koulu of New England and then giving a concert!
Who: Eeppi Ursin is a New York -based platinum-selling, award-winning singer-songwriter, jazz vocalist, composer, arranger and pianist originally from Finland.
In 2022 Eeppi was chosen as a Performer of the year by Finlandia Foundation National.
Saturday, October 18th | 11am | This event is FREE, but the space is limited so please reserve your spot by contacting saija.laurla@gmail.com
NOT TO BE MISSED. PO.P is leaving the U.S.! This will be our last sale for the forseeable future.
Polarn O. Pyret (PO.P) is a Swedish children’s clothing band based in Stockholm. The name means “Buddy and The Little One” in Swedish.
Up to 40% off the following brands & more!
Polarn O. Pyret, Helly Hansen, Remia, Oaki, Bogs, Didriksons, Muddy Puddles UK, Smartwool
**“Gear Trade In “ component added to the Warehouse Sale with you on October 24th and 25th. Families can trade in gently worn kids’ outerwear (any brands) for credit to use at the Warehouse Sale. **
Bring a bag! Cash, credit, or ApplePay
sizes 2 to 12 years, select adult, and re-issue!
all seasons represented
has outerwear
Enjoy Fika, Swedish coffee break refreshments and free parking!
Friday, October 24th 10am-5pm AND Saturday, October 25th 10am-4pm
Revels Salon: A Conversation with Gregory Maguire
Moderated by Jared Bowen, host of The Culture Show, GBH
Thursday, October 9th
Join Revels for a reception and a conversation with Wicked author Gregory Maguire, who will reflect on how fairy tales have inspired his writing, and in particular his novella Matchless – an “illumination” of a Hans Christian Anderson tale, and the inspiration for the 2025 Midwinter Revels. Gregory will also talk about his experience as a member of the Revels Chorus and his friendship with Revels founder Jack Langstaff.
Thursday, October 9th | 7pm | $80.50 (Price: $75 + Fee: $5.50) pp | tickets
Salon Sponsorship $250 (Two tickets, priority seating, signed copy of Matchless)
The Scandinavian Library’s October film: 100 Litres of Gold (2024)
In a small village in southern Finland, the middle-aged sisters Taina and Pirkko promised to spend weeks making 100 litres of their famous strong self-brewed beer, sahti, for a family wedding. But their batch is so tasty, they drink it all themselves. While struggling with their massive hangovers, they have a series of hilarious misadventures racing the clock to more beer to save the wedding and win back their reputation as the best sahti-brewers in the village.
Saturday, October 11th, 2025 | 1pm | $10; $5 for members of the SCC&L | tickets
In Finnish with English subtitles | 88 minutes
*come early and enjoy lunch in our Swedish coffee house — the Kaffestugan
Join us for a playful day of giving inspired by everyone’s favorite freckle-faced heroine, Pippi Longstocking!
True to Pippi’s spirit of kindness, courage, and joyful rebellion, we’re inviting families to wear their most mismatched socks and take part in a community sock drive to support local shelters. Bring a new pair (or two!) to donate — and come ready for laughter, crafts, and a bit of Pippi-style fun.
Enjoy sock-puppet making, storytime from Astrid Lindgren’s tales, snacks, and a Pippi on the big screen in the Nordic Hall. Together we’ll celebrate creativity, generosity, and the magic of being delightfully different.
👧💫 Be brave. Be kind. Be mismatched — for good!
Saturday, November 15th | 10am- noon | FREE with sock donation
Take a little break for some “me time” amid the holiday hustle and bustle. Come sit a spell this joyous Yule! ✨ Reflect on 2025’s lessons, set intentions for 2026, and open yourself to messages meant just for you.
Each booking includes a special holiday pouch filled with a little magick to carry you through the season of giving.
Saturday, December 20th | 12pm-4pm | $35 for a 20 minutes session | advanced registration required | claim your spot here
Meet Michi — Witch, Reader, Energy Weaver.
Michi is a Reiki-certified energy worker, witchcraft practitioner, and professional card and rune reader with a cozy tarot room tucked inside an artist collaborative in Westport, MA. With thousands of readings under her belt, her sessions radiate empowerment, positivity, and just the right dash of magick and intuitive mischief.
Holding a Master’s degree in Education, Michi brings heart and thoughtfulness to every session — creating safe, sacred spaces where symbolic messages unfold and personal goals align with each seeker’s unique story.
Back by popular demand… 📖
We’re thrilled to welcome back Bob Ellertsen, who returns to share stories from a powerful book he translated from Norwegian to English: Farsund’s Occupation History by Johannes Seland.
Get ready to dive into the gripping true story of life in the Norwegian seaport town of Farsund and the nearby farms of Lista during the German occupation of Norway (1940–1945). Seland, the book’s author, wasn’t just a witness—he was an active member of the Norwegian resistance, making this account both deeply personal and historically rich.
Come hear about bravery, resilience, and the fight for freedom—told through the lens of a small coastal town with a big story to tell.
Saturday Sept. 20th| 1pm | Free with registration
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