The Scandinavian Christmas Fair is an authentic celebration of the traditions of the Scandinavian countries, Sweden, Norway, Denmark, Finland and Iceland. This old-world celebration is certain to get you in the spirit of the season.

10th annual
The year 2007 marks the 10th anniversary of the Julmarknad (Christmas Fair in Swedish) and it attracts people from Scandinavia and of Scandinavian descent from all over the state as well as many Americans that have made this an annual tradition.

Home-made foods
The Julmarknad always features a variety of home-made foods, like Swedish meatballs, salmon and pea soup. Be sure to visit the ?Coffee Corner? for coffee and wonderful home-baked pastries.

Unique crafts
Unique crafts, gifts and foods from Scandinavia and in the Scandinavian tradition are offered by talented artisans and vendors from all over the Eastern Seaboard.

Program
The stage has something going on the entire day. Performers from the local Scandinavian community will be showing traditional folk dances, playing folk music and singing. There will even be a ?fashion show? featuring the beautiful folk costumes of the Scandinavian countries. For many families, the highpoint is the Lucia procession. This singing procession of young boys and girls celebrating the season of light is a very memorable experience not to be missed.

Children?s activities
There are also cultural exhibits and children?s activities like story telling at the fair. If the kids have been good this year, ?tomten? or Santa Claus will visit and you can also take part in the traditional dance around the Christmas tree.

Scandinavian organizations
Several local Scandinavian organizations are represented at the fair and there are always plenty of opportunities to learn a little more about the people and customs of the Scandinavian countries. You might even pick up a few words in a local tongue and develop a taste for that traditional herring!

Organizers
The Scandinavian Christmas Fair is sponsored by SWEA ? a Swedish women?s organization and Vasa - a Swedish-American organization. The proceeds of this event go towards scholarships and to support local Swedish initiatives.

For more information please send us and e-mail at info@scanfair.org
See you there!