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<rss version="2.0" xmlns:field="http://www.xoxosweden.com/rss"><channel><title>XOXO Sweden - Events</title><link>http://www.xoxosweden.com/events</link><item><title>Mov Gïele - My Voice</title><link>http://www.xoxosweden.com/index.php/events/view/37587</link><category>Exhibit</category><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.xoxosweden.com/index.php/events/view/37587</guid><field.start_date>15 Jan 2026 10:00 AM</field.start_date><field.end_date>12 Apr 2026 12:00 PM</field.end_date><field.category>Exhibit</field.category><field.organizer>Swedish American Museum</field.organizer><field.url>www.swedishamericanmuseum.org</field.url><field.street>5211 N. Clark St.</field.street><field.city>Chicago</field.city><field.state>IL</field.state><field.country>US</field.country><description>Exhibit opening of Mov Gïele - My Voice: Jan 16, 6-8 PM&#13;
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This exhibition showcases the vibrant and dynamic work of Sámi artist Per Elof Nilsson Ricklund. With roots in the Sámi cultural landscape and a gaze turned toward philosophy, archaeology, and art history, he creates works that carry both memory and movement. His paintings emerge at the intersection between the silence of nature and the noise of civilization, where art becomes a way to understand both the world around us and the inner world. &#13;
&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Start date:&lt;/b&gt; 15 Jan 2026 10:00 AM&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;End date:&lt;/b&gt; 12 Apr 2026 12:00 PM&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Category:&lt;/b&gt; Exhibit&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Organizer:&lt;/b&gt; Swedish American Museum&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Url:&lt;/b&gt; www.swedishamericanmuseum.org&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Street / Address:&lt;/b&gt; 5211 N. Clark St.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;City:&lt;/b&gt; Chicago&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;State:&lt;/b&gt; IL&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Country:&lt;/b&gt; US&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>128th Annual Midwest Art Exhibition</title><link>http://www.xoxosweden.com/index.php/events/view/37584</link><category>Exhibit</category><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.xoxosweden.com/index.php/events/view/37584</guid><field.start_date>25 Jan 2026 12:00 PM</field.start_date><field.end_date>19 Apr 2026 12:00 PM</field.end_date><field.category>Exhibit</field.category><field.organizer>Birger Sandzén Memorial Gallery</field.organizer><field.name>Ron Michael</field.name><field.email>travelinfo@lindsborgcity.org</field.email><field.phone>785.227.2220</field.phone><field.url>https://sandzen.org/</field.url><field.street>401 N First St.</field.street><field.city>Lindsborg</field.city><field.state>KS</field.state><field.country>US</field.country><description>Five new exhibitions comprise the 128th annual Midwest Art Exhibition, which opens at the Birger Sandzén Memorial Gallery on January 25 and continues through April 19.&#13;
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The shows include paintings by Tim Stone and prints by Marco Hernandez, both of Wichita; woodcarvings by Glenn Knak of Salina; mixed media pieces by Genevieve Waller of Denver; and selections by Gretchen Elliotts art students at Smoky Valley High School. The opening reception for the exhibitions will be on Sunday, January 25, 2:00-4:00pm, with exhibition talks beginning at 2:30pm.&#13;
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The Midwest Art Exhibition was founded in 1899 by three local Lindsborg artists  Birger Sandzén, Carl Lotave, and G. N. Malm  as a complement to the annual Messiah Festival held at Bethany College. Today, it represents the longest running annual art exhibition in Kansas and features works by artists invited by the Sandzén Gallery or from the Gallery's permanent collection.&#13;
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The Birger Sandzén Memorial Gallery is located at 401 N. First Street. Hours are 10:00am-5:00pm Tuesday-Saturday, and 1:00-5:00pm on Sunday. Admission is free, with donations appreciated.&#13;
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Docent tours for groups are available by two-week advance appointment. For more information about Birger Sandzén, the Gallery, and these exhibitions click here or phone (785) 227-2220.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Start date:&lt;/b&gt; 25 Jan 2026 12:00 PM&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;End date:&lt;/b&gt; 19 Apr 2026 12:00 PM&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Category:&lt;/b&gt; Exhibit&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Organizer:&lt;/b&gt; Birger Sandzén Memorial Gallery&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Name:&lt;/b&gt; Ron Michael&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Email:&lt;/b&gt; travelinfo@lindsborgcity.org&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Phone:&lt;/b&gt; 785.227.2220&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Url:&lt;/b&gt; https://sandzen.org/&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Street / Address:&lt;/b&gt; 401 N First St.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;City:&lt;/b&gt; Lindsborg&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;State:&lt;/b&gt; KS&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Country:&lt;/b&gt; US&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>Woman at War</title><link>http://www.xoxosweden.com/index.php/events/view/37682</link><category>Entertainment</category><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.xoxosweden.com/index.php/events/view/37682</guid><field.start_date>01 Apr 2026 07:00 PM</field.start_date><field.end_date>01 Apr 2026 09:00 PM</field.end_date><field.category>Entertainment</field.category><field.organizer>Scandinavia House</field.organizer><field.name>Scandinavia House</field.name><field.email>info@amscan.org</field.email><field.phone>212.779.3587</field.phone><field.url>https://www.scandinaviahouse.org/event/woman-at-war-silver-anniversary-rescreens/</field.url><field.street>58 Park Avenue</field.street><field.city>New York</field.city><field.state>NY</field.state><field.country>US</field.country><description>A thoughtful and dynamic blend of genresOn April 1, see Woman at War to continue our Silver Anniversary Rescreens! First screened at Scandinavia House in 2020, this contemporary environmental fable follows one Icelandic womans stubborn efforts to be on the right side of history.&#13;
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Behind the scenes of her quiet routine, the independent 50-year-old Halla leads a double life as a passionate environmental activist. Known to others only by her alias The Woman of the Mountain, Halla secretly wages a one-woman-war on the local aluminium industry. As Hallas actions grow bolder, from petty vandalism to outright industrial sabotage, she succeeds in pausing the negotiations between the Icelandic government and the corporation building a new aluminium smelter in the mountains.&#13;
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But right as she begins planning her biggest and boldest operation yet, she receives an unexpected letter that changes everything: her application to adopt a child has finally been accepted, and a little girl is waiting for her in Ukraine. As Halla prepares to abandon her role as saboteur and savior of the Highlands to fulfill her dream of becoming a mother, she decides to plot one final attack to deal the aluminium industry a crippling blow.&#13;
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Deftly centralizes a profound humanity (Variety)&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Start date:&lt;/b&gt; 01 Apr 2026 07:00 PM&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;End date:&lt;/b&gt; 01 Apr 2026 09:00 PM&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Category:&lt;/b&gt; Entertainment&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Organizer:&lt;/b&gt; Scandinavia House&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Name:&lt;/b&gt; Scandinavia House&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Email:&lt;/b&gt; info@amscan.org&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Phone:&lt;/b&gt; 212.779.3587&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Url:&lt;/b&gt; https://www.scandinaviahouse.org/event/woman-at-war-silver-anniversary-rescreens/&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Street / Address:&lt;/b&gt; 58 Park Avenue&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;City:&lt;/b&gt; New York&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;State:&lt;/b&gt; NY&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Country:&lt;/b&gt; US&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>Good Friday Swedish Service</title><link>http://www.xoxosweden.com/index.php/events/view/37601</link><category>Family</category><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.xoxosweden.com/index.php/events/view/37601</guid><field.start_date>03 Apr 2026 12:00 PM</field.start_date><field.end_date>03 Apr 2026 01:00 PM</field.end_date><field.category>Family</field.category><field.organizer>Swedish Historical Society </field.organizer><field.phone>815.963.5559</field.phone><field.url>www.swedishhistorical.org/upcoming-events.html</field.url><field.street>Zion Lutheran Church, 925 Fifth Ave</field.street><field.city>Rockford</field.city><field.state>IL</field.state><field.country>US</field.country><description>This service includes the Swedish Community Choir, a Sermon in English and Holy Communion liturgy in Swedish.  &#13;
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All are welcome.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Start date:&lt;/b&gt; 03 Apr 2026 12:00 PM&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;End date:&lt;/b&gt; 03 Apr 2026 01:00 PM&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Category:&lt;/b&gt; Family&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Organizer:&lt;/b&gt; Swedish Historical Society &lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Phone:&lt;/b&gt; 815.963.5559&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Url:&lt;/b&gt; www.swedishhistorical.org/upcoming-events.html&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Street / Address:&lt;/b&gt; Zion Lutheran Church, 925 Fifth Ave&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;City:&lt;/b&gt; Rockford&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;State:&lt;/b&gt; IL&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Country:&lt;/b&gt; US&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>Kalevala Festival: Folk Dance Class</title><link>http://www.xoxosweden.com/index.php/events/view/37673</link><category>Entertainment</category><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.xoxosweden.com/index.php/events/view/37673</guid><field.start_date>09 Apr 2026 06:00 PM</field.start_date><field.end_date>09 Apr 2026 07:45 PM</field.end_date><field.category>Entertainment</field.category><field.organizer>National Nordic Museum</field.organizer><field.name>Maddie Arthur</field.name><field.email>maddiea@nordicmuseum.org</field.email><field.phone>206-789-5740</field.phone><field.url>https://nordicmuseum.org/events/kalevala-festival-folk-dance-class</field.url><field.street>2655 NW Market Street</field.street><field.city>Seattle</field.city><field.state>WA</field.state><field.country>US</field.country><description>As a part of our Kalevala Festival programs, Finnish dancers will be filling the Fjord Hall for a short dance performance with live music, followed by a class in Osberg Hall where you can learn the moves and skills of traditional Finnish folk dance. Come wearing comfortable shoes and clothes you can move in! Live music will be provided by Folkvoice Duo.&#13;
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Finnish folk dancing are dance traditions that go back centuries, including polksa, humppa, minuet, jenkka dances and more. These styles are traditionally performed to live music and often include chain dances where dancers are connected in a circle or line and and move together.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Start date:&lt;/b&gt; 09 Apr 2026 06:00 PM&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;End date:&lt;/b&gt; 09 Apr 2026 07:45 PM&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Category:&lt;/b&gt; Entertainment&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Organizer:&lt;/b&gt; National Nordic Museum&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Name:&lt;/b&gt; Maddie Arthur&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Email:&lt;/b&gt; maddiea@nordicmuseum.org&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Phone:&lt;/b&gt; 206-789-5740&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Url:&lt;/b&gt; https://nordicmuseum.org/events/kalevala-festival-folk-dance-class&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Street / Address:&lt;/b&gt; 2655 NW Market Street&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;City:&lt;/b&gt; Seattle&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;State:&lt;/b&gt; WA&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Country:&lt;/b&gt; US&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>Youth Art: Intro to Embroidery</title><link>http://www.xoxosweden.com/index.php/events/view/37676</link><category>Education</category><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.xoxosweden.com/index.php/events/view/37676</guid><field.start_date>11 Apr 2026 10:00 AM</field.start_date><field.end_date>11 Apr 2026 01:00 PM</field.end_date><field.category>Education</field.category><field.organizer>National Nordic Museum</field.organizer><field.name>National Nordic Museum</field.name><field.email>info@nordicmuseum.org</field.email><field.phone>206.789.5705</field.phone><field.url>www.nordicmuseum.org/events/youth-art-class-introduction-to-embroidery</field.url><field.street>2655 NW Market Street</field.street><field.city>Seattle</field.city><field.state>WA</field.state><field.country>US</field.country><description>Learn the basics of hand embroidery in this beginner-friendly youth workshop inspired by classic Nordic floral motifs. Students will practice simple stitches while creating designs based on leaves, flowers, and natural patterns found in Nordic landscapes.&#13;
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No experience necessary; all materials are provided. This hands-on program offers a calm, creative space to slow down, try something new, and leave with a finished piece and skills to continue stitching at home.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Start date:&lt;/b&gt; 11 Apr 2026 10:00 AM&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;End date:&lt;/b&gt; 11 Apr 2026 01:00 PM&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Category:&lt;/b&gt; Education&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Organizer:&lt;/b&gt; National Nordic Museum&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Name:&lt;/b&gt; National Nordic Museum&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Email:&lt;/b&gt; info@nordicmuseum.org&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Phone:&lt;/b&gt; 206.789.5705&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Url:&lt;/b&gt; www.nordicmuseum.org/events/youth-art-class-introduction-to-embroidery&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Street / Address:&lt;/b&gt; 2655 NW Market Street&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;City:&lt;/b&gt; Seattle&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;State:&lt;/b&gt; WA&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Country:&lt;/b&gt; US&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>Swedish Spring Brunch</title><link>http://www.xoxosweden.com/index.php/events/view/37647</link><category>Education</category><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.xoxosweden.com/index.php/events/view/37647</guid><field.start_date>12 Apr 2026 01:00 PM</field.start_date><field.end_date>12 Apr 2026 03:00 PM</field.end_date><field.category>Education</field.category><field.organizer>Swedish Club of SE Michigan</field.organizer><field.name>Marie-Louise Capote</field.name><field.email>bcapote986@gmail.com</field.email><field.phone>734-459-0596</field.phone><field.url>SwedishClub.net</field.url><field.street>22398 Ruth St.</field.street><field.city>Farmington Hills</field.city><field.state>MI</field.state><field.country>US</field.country><description>Maria Bouroncle of Sweden speaks on her book of Swedish women in the early 1900s, It Came to Me on a Whim.&#13;
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Organized by the former Jenny Lind Swedish Club of Michigan&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Start date:&lt;/b&gt; 12 Apr 2026 01:00 PM&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;End date:&lt;/b&gt; 12 Apr 2026 03:00 PM&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Category:&lt;/b&gt; Education&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Organizer:&lt;/b&gt; Swedish Club of SE Michigan&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Name:&lt;/b&gt; Marie-Louise Capote&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Email:&lt;/b&gt; bcapote986@gmail.com&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Phone:&lt;/b&gt; 734-459-0596&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Url:&lt;/b&gt; SwedishClub.net&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Street / Address:&lt;/b&gt; 22398 Ruth St.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;City:&lt;/b&gt; Farmington Hills&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;State:&lt;/b&gt; MI&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Country:&lt;/b&gt; US&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>Play Swedish Fiddle Tunes on the Fretted Dulcimer</title><link>http://www.xoxosweden.com/index.php/events/view/37691</link><category>Education</category><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.xoxosweden.com/index.php/events/view/37691</guid><field.start_date>15 Apr 2026 11:30 AM</field.start_date><field.end_date>15 Apr 2026 01:00 PM</field.end_date><field.category>Education</field.category><field.organizer>Scandinavia House</field.organizer><field.name>Daisy Magnusson</field.name><field.email>info@amscan.org</field.email><field.phone>212.779.3587</field.phone><field.url>www.scandinaviahouse.org</field.url><field.street>58 Park Ave., New York, NY 10016</field.street><field.city>New York City</field.city><field.state>NY</field.state><field.country>US</field.country><description>May 2, 2026. The Swedish fretted dulcimer has a storied history in Scandinavian music and instruments but is rooted in Swedish folk music. Tuning is the first lesson, 11:30 AM - 1 PM, in the beginners dulcimer playing workshop. Once in tune (D-A-D) it cant be played wrong! Strumming a simple tune is next and in about 10 minutes the music begins. Instructions with printed charts and playing in the morning session will be followed by a 2nd afternoon session, 3 PM - 4:30 PM, highlighting rhythm, fiddle tunes, and improvising.  Bring your own fretted dulcimer to play tuned D-A-D. A few dulcimers will be available for newcomers. Call (212) 779-3587 for reservations. At Scandinavia House, NYC, www.scandinaviahouse.org.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Start date:&lt;/b&gt; 15 Apr 2026 11:30 AM&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;End date:&lt;/b&gt; 15 Apr 2026 01:00 PM&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Category:&lt;/b&gt; Education&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Organizer:&lt;/b&gt; Scandinavia House&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Name:&lt;/b&gt; Daisy Magnusson&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Email:&lt;/b&gt; info@amscan.org&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Phone:&lt;/b&gt; 212.779.3587&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Url:&lt;/b&gt; www.scandinaviahouse.org&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Street / Address:&lt;/b&gt; 58 Park Ave., New York, NY 10016&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;City:&lt;/b&gt; New York City&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;State:&lt;/b&gt; NY&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Country:&lt;/b&gt; US&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>Raising Bilingual Children</title><link>http://www.xoxosweden.com/index.php/events/view/37699</link><category>Education</category><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.xoxosweden.com/index.php/events/view/37699</guid><field.start_date>17 Apr 2026 06:00 PM</field.start_date><field.end_date>17 Apr 2026 07:00 PM</field.end_date><field.category>Education</field.category><field.organizer>Nordic Northwest</field.organizer><field.phone>503.977.0275</field.phone><field.url>www.nordicnorthwest.org</field.url><field.street>8800 SW Oleson Rd</field.street><field.city>Portland</field.city><field.state>OR</field.state><field.country>US</field.country><description>Raising Bilingual Children: Parents and caregivers get a thoughtful introduction to bilingualism, exploring what it is, the many forms it can take, and how children experience language development in real life. Pre-register. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Start date:&lt;/b&gt; 17 Apr 2026 06:00 PM&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;End date:&lt;/b&gt; 17 Apr 2026 07:00 PM&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Category:&lt;/b&gt; Education&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Organizer:&lt;/b&gt; Nordic Northwest&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Phone:&lt;/b&gt; 503.977.0275&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Url:&lt;/b&gt; www.nordicnorthwest.org&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Street / Address:&lt;/b&gt; 8800 SW Oleson Rd&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;City:&lt;/b&gt; Portland&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;State:&lt;/b&gt; OR&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Country:&lt;/b&gt; US&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>Kalevala Festival: Kantele Performance</title><link>http://www.xoxosweden.com/index.php/events/view/37692</link><category>Entertainment</category><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.xoxosweden.com/index.php/events/view/37692</guid><field.start_date>18 Apr 2026 01:00 PM</field.start_date><field.end_date>18 Apr 2026 01:45 PM</field.end_date><field.category>Entertainment</field.category><field.organizer>National Nordic Museum</field.organizer><field.name>National Nordic Museum</field.name><field.email>nordic@nordicmuseum.org</field.email><field.phone>206.789.5707</field.phone><field.url>https://nordicmuseum.org/events/kalevala-festival-kantele-performance</field.url><field.street>2655 NW Market Street</field.street><field.city>Seattle</field.city><field.state>WA</field.state><field.country>US</field.country><description>The kantele, Finlands national instrument, is a powerful symbol of Finnish cultural heritage and is closely connected to the national epic, the Kalevala. &#13;
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In the Kalevala, the wise hero Väinämöinen creates the first kantele from the jawbone of a giant pike, stringing it with the hair of a stallion. After losing that instrument, he fashions a second kantele from birch wood. The music of the kantele holds magical power. When Väinämöinen plays, the entire natural world grows still to listenpeople, animals, forests, and even the waters.&#13;
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The kantele later became an important national symbol during Finlands 19th century cultural awakening, when the Kalevala helped strengthen Finnish identity under Russian rule and prepared the nation for independence in 1917. &#13;
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Today the instrument remains central to Finnish folk music, ranging from traditional five-string kanteles to modern 40-string concert instruments.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Start date:&lt;/b&gt; 18 Apr 2026 01:00 PM&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;End date:&lt;/b&gt; 18 Apr 2026 01:45 PM&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Category:&lt;/b&gt; Entertainment&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Organizer:&lt;/b&gt; National Nordic Museum&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Name:&lt;/b&gt; National Nordic Museum&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Email:&lt;/b&gt; nordic@nordicmuseum.org&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Phone:&lt;/b&gt; 206.789.5707&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Url:&lt;/b&gt; https://nordicmuseum.org/events/kalevala-festival-kantele-performance&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Street / Address:&lt;/b&gt; 2655 NW Market Street&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;City:&lt;/b&gt; Seattle&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;State:&lt;/b&gt; WA&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Country:&lt;/b&gt; US&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>Nordic Gala 2026</title><link>http://www.xoxosweden.com/index.php/events/view/37687</link><category>Celebration</category><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.xoxosweden.com/index.php/events/view/37687</guid><field.start_date>18 Apr 2026 04:00 PM</field.start_date><field.end_date>18 Apr 2026 08:00 PM</field.end_date><field.category>Celebration</field.category><field.organizer>Nordic Culture Clubs</field.organizer><field.name>Tamara Eade</field.name><field.email>nordiccultureclubspres@aol.com</field.email><field.phone>701.526.6347</field.phone><field.url>https://nordiccultureclubs.net</field.url><field.street>909 19th Ave N</field.street><field.city>Fargo</field.city><field.state>ND</field.state><field.country>US</field.country><description>Nordic Gala 2026 - Saturday April 18, 4-8pm with Dinner at 5pm &#13;
Taste of Scandinavia, Nordic Silent Auction, &amp; Program &#13;
Faith United United Methodist Church 909 19th Ave N Fargo ND &#13;
Tickets $45 in advance $50 at the door , available @ STABO &amp; Sons of Norway &#13;
Proceeds benefit Scandinavian Festival June 19, 20 2026 @ Hjemkomst Center&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Start date:&lt;/b&gt; 18 Apr 2026 04:00 PM&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;End date:&lt;/b&gt; 18 Apr 2026 08:00 PM&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Category:&lt;/b&gt; Celebration&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Organizer:&lt;/b&gt; Nordic Culture Clubs&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Name:&lt;/b&gt; Tamara Eade&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Email:&lt;/b&gt; nordiccultureclubspres@aol.com&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Phone:&lt;/b&gt; 701.526.6347&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Url:&lt;/b&gt; https://nordiccultureclubs.net&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Street / Address:&lt;/b&gt; 909 19th Ave N&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;City:&lt;/b&gt; Fargo&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;State:&lt;/b&gt; ND&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Country:&lt;/b&gt; US&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>Swedish Footprints in the United States</title><link>http://www.xoxosweden.com/index.php/events/view/37700</link><category>Exhibit</category><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.xoxosweden.com/index.php/events/view/37700</guid><field.start_date>20 Apr 2026 05:00 PM</field.start_date><field.end_date>17 Aug 2026 06:30 PM</field.end_date><field.category>Exhibit</field.category><field.organizer>House of Sweden</field.organizer><field.email>DC@gov.se</field.email><field.url>www.swedenabroad.se/washington</field.url><field.street>2900 K Street, N.W.</field.street><field.city>Washington, DC</field.city><field.state>DC</field.state><field.country>US</field.country><description>Swedish Footprints in the United States: Join us for evening tours of our latest exhibit Swedish Footprints in the United States - Celebrating 250 Years of Shared History. Presented in commemoration of the 250th anniversary of the U.S. Declaration of Independence, it traces the diverse stories and enduring legacies of Swedish Americans through prints, photographs, videos, and musicrevealing how their contributions continue to influence the nations evolving story. At the beautiful Embassy building House of Sweden, itself a stunning example of contemporary Scandinavian architecture. Drop-ins are welcome if space is available. &#13;
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Also on:&#13;
May 19, June 16 , Aug 17&#13;
&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Start date:&lt;/b&gt; 20 Apr 2026 05:00 PM&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;End date:&lt;/b&gt; 17 Aug 2026 06:30 PM&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Category:&lt;/b&gt; Exhibit&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Organizer:&lt;/b&gt; House of Sweden&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Email:&lt;/b&gt; DC@gov.se&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Url:&lt;/b&gt; www.swedenabroad.se/washington&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Street / Address:&lt;/b&gt; 2900 K Street, N.W.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;City:&lt;/b&gt; Washington, DC&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;State:&lt;/b&gt; DC&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Country:&lt;/b&gt; US&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>Colorwork Knitting Class</title><link>http://www.xoxosweden.com/index.php/events/view/37697</link><category>Education</category><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.xoxosweden.com/index.php/events/view/37697</guid><field.start_date>25 Apr 2026 10:00 AM</field.start_date><field.end_date>25 Apr 2026 12:00 PM</field.end_date><field.category>Education</field.category><field.organizer>Ingbretsen's</field.organizer><field.email>info@ingebretsens.com </field.email><field.url>www.ingebretsens.com/colorwork-knitting</field.url><field.street>1601 E. Lake St</field.street><field.city>Minneapolis</field.city><field.state>MN</field.state><field.country>US</field.country><description>Learn how to use two colors of yarn to knit a colorwork chart. You will make a speed swatch and gain the skills to start a stranded colorwork project of your own. &#13;
The swatch can also be saved and used as a mug rug! &#13;
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&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Start date:&lt;/b&gt; 25 Apr 2026 10:00 AM&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;End date:&lt;/b&gt; 25 Apr 2026 12:00 PM&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Category:&lt;/b&gt; Education&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Organizer:&lt;/b&gt; Ingbretsen's&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Email:&lt;/b&gt; info@ingebretsens.com &lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Url:&lt;/b&gt; www.ingebretsens.com/colorwork-knitting&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Street / Address:&lt;/b&gt; 1601 E. Lake St&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;City:&lt;/b&gt; Minneapolis&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;State:&lt;/b&gt; MN&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Country:&lt;/b&gt; US&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>VIRTUAL Book Club</title><link>http://www.xoxosweden.com/index.php/events/view/37695</link><category>Social</category><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.xoxosweden.com/index.php/events/view/37695</guid><field.start_date>25 Apr 2026 02:00 PM</field.start_date><field.end_date>25 Apr 2026 03:00 PM</field.end_date><field.category>Social</field.category><field.organizer>Swedish American Museum</field.organizer><field.url>www.swedishamericanmuseum.org</field.url><field.state>IL</field.state><field.country>US</field.country><description>Read and discuss Alix Rickloffs The Last Light Over Oslo. &#13;
This historic novel set in Norway and Sweden in 1940 is based on the true story of Daisy Harriman, the U.S. Minister to Norway, who helped the Norwegian royal family escape during the German invasion in 1940. &#13;
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Free with RSVP to receive Zoom link,  www.swedishamericanmuseum.org&#13;
&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Start date:&lt;/b&gt; 25 Apr 2026 02:00 PM&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;End date:&lt;/b&gt; 25 Apr 2026 03:00 PM&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Category:&lt;/b&gt; Social&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Organizer:&lt;/b&gt; Swedish American Museum&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Url:&lt;/b&gt; www.swedishamericanmuseum.org&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;State:&lt;/b&gt; IL&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Country:&lt;/b&gt; US&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>100 Years of Nordic Innovation</title><link>http://www.xoxosweden.com/index.php/events/view/37689</link><category>Exhibit</category><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.xoxosweden.com/index.php/events/view/37689</guid><field.start_date>26 Apr 2026 10:00 AM</field.start_date><field.end_date>07 Feb 2027 04:00 PM</field.end_date><field.category>Exhibit</field.category><field.organizer>American Swedish Historical Museum</field.organizer><field.name>Ellie Gorman</field.name><field.email>egorman@americanswedish.org</field.email><field.phone>215.389.1776</field.phone><field.url>https://www.americanswedish.org/exhibitions/taste-tech-100-years-nordic-innovation-impact</field.url><field.street>1900 Pattison ave</field.street><field.city>Philadelphia</field.city><field.state>PA</field.state><field.country>US</field.country><description>From Taste to Tech: 100 Years of Nordic Innovation &amp; Impact&#13;
Step into a world where Swedish meatballs meet pop music, where streamlined design and functional minimalism redefined modern living, and where Nordic ingenuity brought about life-saving innovations.&#13;
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From Taste to Tech explores the ways in which Nordic craftspeople, artists, chefs, and thinkers brought their values and visions to American soil: building churches, skyscrapers, and bridges in the 1930s, revolutionizing childhood with playful yet purposeful Lego toys, and transforming entertainment through cinematic storytelling and best-selling games like Minecraft, Angry Birds, and Candy Crush. From quintessentially Swedish brands you never knew had Nordic origins - like the implantable pacemaker or pizza rolls - theres something for everyone in From Taste to Tech!&#13;
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The exhibition features a remarkable collection of artifacts from World War II, original art for the film Pinocchio by Gustaf Tenggren, sandals worn by Greta Garbo, vintage SAAB parts and mid-century modern furniture.&#13;
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From Taste to Tech: 100 Years of Nordic Innovation &amp; Impact will be on view at ASHM from April 26, 2026 to February 7, 2027. Admission is included with ASHM general tickets. &#13;
&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Start date:&lt;/b&gt; 26 Apr 2026 10:00 AM&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;End date:&lt;/b&gt; 07 Feb 2027 04:00 PM&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Category:&lt;/b&gt; Exhibit&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Organizer:&lt;/b&gt; American Swedish Historical Museum&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Name:&lt;/b&gt; Ellie Gorman&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Email:&lt;/b&gt; egorman@americanswedish.org&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Phone:&lt;/b&gt; 215.389.1776&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Url:&lt;/b&gt; https://www.americanswedish.org/exhibitions/taste-tech-100-years-nordic-innovation-impact&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Street / Address:&lt;/b&gt; 1900 Pattison ave&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;City:&lt;/b&gt; Philadelphia&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;State:&lt;/b&gt; PA&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Country:&lt;/b&gt; US&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>Valborg Spring Dance</title><link>http://www.xoxosweden.com/index.php/events/view/37696</link><category>Celebration</category><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.xoxosweden.com/index.php/events/view/37696</guid><field.start_date>28 Apr 2026 06:00 PM</field.start_date><field.end_date>28 Apr 2026 09:00 PM</field.end_date><field.category>Celebration</field.category><field.organizer>American Swedish Institute</field.organizer><field.phone>612-871-4907</field.phone><field.url>www.asimn.org</field.url><field.street>2600 Park Ave</field.street><field.city>Minneapolis</field.city><field.state>MN</field.state><field.country>US</field.country><description>Celebrate the Swedish Valborgsmässoafton with a hop, leap and twirl at ASIs first Valborg Spring Dance! B&#13;
ring a partner or find one here to dance the night away under the twinkling lights (of Larson Hall). Music provided by area Nordic folk musicians of multiple traditions. All dance skill levels are welcome, and light instruction is offered. &#13;
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Pre-register, American Swedish Institute, www.asimn.org&#13;
&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Start date:&lt;/b&gt; 28 Apr 2026 06:00 PM&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;End date:&lt;/b&gt; 28 Apr 2026 09:00 PM&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Category:&lt;/b&gt; Celebration&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Organizer:&lt;/b&gt; American Swedish Institute&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Phone:&lt;/b&gt; 612-871-4907&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Url:&lt;/b&gt; www.asimn.org&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Street / Address:&lt;/b&gt; 2600 Park Ave&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;City:&lt;/b&gt; Minneapolis&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;State:&lt;/b&gt; MN&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Country:&lt;/b&gt; US&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>Walpurgis</title><link>http://www.xoxosweden.com/index.php/events/view/37662</link><category>Celebration</category><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.xoxosweden.com/index.php/events/view/37662</guid><field.start_date>30 Apr 2026 06:00 PM</field.start_date><field.end_date>30 Apr 2026 08:00 PM</field.end_date><field.category>Celebration</field.category><field.organizer>Swedish Heritage Society of Red River Valley</field.organizer><field.name>Teresa Garske</field.name><field.email>swedishsocietrrv@gmail.com</field.email><field.phone>701-306-6554</field.phone><field.url>www.swedishsocietyrrv.com</field.url><field.street>First Presbyterian Church, 2900 5th St. S.</field.street><field.city>Moorhead MN</field.city><field.state>MN</field.state><field.country>US</field.country><description>Walpurgis celebration with pot-luck supper, hot dogs &amp; s'mores provided. A family friendly celebration to welcome spring after a long winter! Outside fire pit &amp; sparklers, weather permitting.   &#13;
Free, donations accepted. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Start date:&lt;/b&gt; 30 Apr 2026 06:00 PM&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;End date:&lt;/b&gt; 30 Apr 2026 08:00 PM&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Category:&lt;/b&gt; Celebration&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Organizer:&lt;/b&gt; Swedish Heritage Society of Red River Valley&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Name:&lt;/b&gt; Teresa Garske&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Email:&lt;/b&gt; swedishsocietrrv@gmail.com&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Phone:&lt;/b&gt; 701-306-6554&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Url:&lt;/b&gt; www.swedishsocietyrrv.com&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Street / Address:&lt;/b&gt; First Presbyterian Church, 2900 5th St. S.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;City:&lt;/b&gt; Moorhead MN&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;State:&lt;/b&gt; MN&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Country:&lt;/b&gt; US&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>Swedish Death Cleaning Sale</title><link>http://www.xoxosweden.com/index.php/events/view/37688</link><category>Celebration</category><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.xoxosweden.com/index.php/events/view/37688</guid><field.start_date>02 May 2026 09:00 AM</field.start_date><field.end_date>02 May 2026 03:00 PM</field.end_date><field.category>Celebration</field.category><field.organizer>Nordic Culture Clubs</field.organizer><field.name>Annika Hillmer</field.name><field.email>swedishsocietyrrv@gmail.com</field.email><field.phone>701.730.3206</field.phone><field.url>www.nordiccultureclubs.net</field.url><field.street>909 19th Ave N</field.street><field.city>Fargo</field.city><field.state>ND</field.state><field.country>US</field.country><description>3rd Annual  Swedish Death Cleaning Sale - Saturday May 2, 2026  9am - 3pm. Nordic and non-Nordic items for sale, FIKA with Coffee &amp; treats for sale. Scandinavian Bake Sale. Proceeds Benefit : Scandinavian Festival June 19,20 2026 @ Hjemkomst Center&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Start date:&lt;/b&gt; 02 May 2026 09:00 AM&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;End date:&lt;/b&gt; 02 May 2026 03:00 PM&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Category:&lt;/b&gt; Celebration&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Organizer:&lt;/b&gt; Nordic Culture Clubs&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Name:&lt;/b&gt; Annika Hillmer&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Email:&lt;/b&gt; swedishsocietyrrv@gmail.com&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Phone:&lt;/b&gt; 701.730.3206&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Url:&lt;/b&gt; www.nordiccultureclubs.net&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Street / Address:&lt;/b&gt; 909 19th Ave N&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;City:&lt;/b&gt; Fargo&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;State:&lt;/b&gt; ND&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Country:&lt;/b&gt; US&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>Swedish Genealogy Lecture with Kathy Meade</title><link>http://www.xoxosweden.com/index.php/events/view/37684</link><category>Education</category><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.xoxosweden.com/index.php/events/view/37684</guid><field.start_date>02 May 2026 09:30 AM</field.start_date><field.end_date>02 May 2026 12:00 PM</field.end_date><field.category>Education</field.category><field.organizer>Swedish Genealogy Society of Colorado</field.organizer><field.name>Joan Kirkpatrick</field.name><field.email>dhjmkp@aol.com</field.email><field.phone>303.335.5796</field.phone><field.url>www.swedgensoc.org</field.url><field.street>Bethany Lutheran Church</field.street><field.city>Denver</field.city><field.state>CO</field.state><field.country>US</field.country><description>Kathy Meade, ArkivDigital American Director, will be giving two lectures: "What's New in ArkivDigil?" and "Navigating ArkivDigital: From Swedish American Church Books to Family Trees."  &#13;
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If you are just starting your dive into Swedish genealogy or are a veteran researcher, please join us for tips and more information on what the ArkivDigital website can do for you.  &#13;
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If you are not a member of SGSC, please email hej.sgsc@gmail.com to let us know you wish to attend and for directions to the meeting. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Start date:&lt;/b&gt; 02 May 2026 09:30 AM&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;End date:&lt;/b&gt; 02 May 2026 12:00 PM&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Category:&lt;/b&gt; Education&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Organizer:&lt;/b&gt; Swedish Genealogy Society of Colorado&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Name:&lt;/b&gt; Joan Kirkpatrick&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Email:&lt;/b&gt; dhjmkp@aol.com&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Phone:&lt;/b&gt; 303.335.5796&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Url:&lt;/b&gt; www.swedgensoc.org&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Street / Address:&lt;/b&gt; Bethany Lutheran Church&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;City:&lt;/b&gt; Denver&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;State:&lt;/b&gt; CO&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Country:&lt;/b&gt; US&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>Vappu / Valborg</title><link>http://www.xoxosweden.com/index.php/events/view/37694</link><category>Celebration</category><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.xoxosweden.com/index.php/events/view/37694</guid><field.start_date>03 May 2026 02:00 PM</field.start_date><field.end_date>03 May 2026 06:00 PM</field.end_date><field.category>Celebration</field.category><field.organizer>SACC-Arizona</field.organizer><field.url>www.saccarizona.org/event-6501152</field.url><field.street>The Monastery Grill, 4810 East Mckellips Rd</field.street><field.city>Mesa</field.city><field.state>AZ</field.state><field.country>US</field.country><description>Food, fun and games for the whole family. If you have your student hat ("studentmössa") please wear it! &#13;
Play molkky (the Finnish summer lawn game) and kubb (the Swedish summer lawn game)! There might even be a competition between Swedes and Finns. &#13;
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www.saccarizona.org/event-6501152&#13;
&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Start date:&lt;/b&gt; 03 May 2026 02:00 PM&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;End date:&lt;/b&gt; 03 May 2026 06:00 PM&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Category:&lt;/b&gt; Celebration&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Organizer:&lt;/b&gt; SACC-Arizona&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Url:&lt;/b&gt; www.saccarizona.org/event-6501152&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Street / Address:&lt;/b&gt; The Monastery Grill, 4810 East Mckellips Rd&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;City:&lt;/b&gt; Mesa&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;State:&lt;/b&gt; AZ&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Country:&lt;/b&gt; US&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>Family Häng: Valborg</title><link>http://www.xoxosweden.com/index.php/events/view/37698</link><category>Family</category><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.xoxosweden.com/index.php/events/view/37698</guid><field.start_date>03 May 2026 06:00 PM</field.start_date><field.end_date>03 May 2026 07:30 PM</field.end_date><field.category>Family</field.category><field.organizer>American Swedish Institute</field.organizer><field.email>info@asimn.org</field.email><field.phone>612-871-4907 </field.phone><field.url>www.asimn.org</field.url><field.street>2600 Park Ave</field.street><field.city>Minneapolis</field.city><field.state>MN</field.state><field.country>US</field.country><description>Celebrate Valborg on ASIs fenced-in lawn with family-friendly festivities that welcome spring. Designed for families with children ages 4-12, this outdoor program introduces families to Valborg, a beloved Swedish holiday that marks the arrival of spring with music, fire and community. Sing Swedish songs, gather for (supervised) fire-related activities. &#13;
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&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Start date:&lt;/b&gt; 03 May 2026 06:00 PM&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;End date:&lt;/b&gt; 03 May 2026 07:30 PM&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Category:&lt;/b&gt; Family&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Organizer:&lt;/b&gt; American Swedish Institute&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Email:&lt;/b&gt; info@asimn.org&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Phone:&lt;/b&gt; 612-871-4907 &lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Url:&lt;/b&gt; www.asimn.org&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Street / Address:&lt;/b&gt; 2600 Park Ave&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;City:&lt;/b&gt; Minneapolis&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;State:&lt;/b&gt; MN&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Country:&lt;/b&gt; US&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>Eurovision Watch Party</title><link>http://www.xoxosweden.com/index.php/events/view/37693</link><category>Entertainment</category><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.xoxosweden.com/index.php/events/view/37693</guid><field.start_date>16 May 2026 11:30 AM</field.start_date><field.end_date>16 May 2026 04:00 PM</field.end_date><field.category>Entertainment</field.category><field.organizer>SACC Arizona</field.organizer><field.url>https://www.saccarizona.org/event-6501155</field.url><field.street>Joy Lush Club, 24 W Camelback Rd.</field.street><field.city>Phoenix</field.city><field.state>AZ</field.state><field.country>US</field.country><description>Eurovision Song Contest Watch Party&#13;
Join in the upbeat Eurovision Song Contest Finale Watch Party! It's the event of the year for music lovers and fans of the competition.&#13;
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Come enjoy the excitement of the finale of the 70th Eurovision Song Contest! You and fellow music enthusiasts can indulge in fabulous performances, and fun.&#13;
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We will have snacks. Beverages are available for purchase.&#13;
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RSVP now to secure your spot at this exclusive gathering. Dress to impress and prepare for extraordinary music, laughter, and unforgettable moments.&#13;
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Please note: Children 12 or younger, in company of parents or guardians, attend for free. &#13;
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No outside snacks or beverages.&#13;
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$5-$15 - RSVP https://www.saccarizona.org/event-6501155/Registration&#13;
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&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Start date:&lt;/b&gt; 16 May 2026 11:30 AM&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;End date:&lt;/b&gt; 16 May 2026 04:00 PM&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Category:&lt;/b&gt; Entertainment&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Organizer:&lt;/b&gt; SACC Arizona&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Url:&lt;/b&gt; https://www.saccarizona.org/event-6501155&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Street / Address:&lt;/b&gt; Joy Lush Club, 24 W Camelback Rd.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;City:&lt;/b&gt; Phoenix&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;State:&lt;/b&gt; AZ&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Country:&lt;/b&gt; US&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>Eurovision Song Contest Viewing Party</title><link>http://www.xoxosweden.com/index.php/events/view/37619</link><category>Celebration</category><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.xoxosweden.com/index.php/events/view/37619</guid><field.start_date>16 May 2026 03:00 PM</field.start_date><field.end_date>16 May 2026 06:00 PM</field.end_date><field.category>Celebration</field.category><field.organizer>Scandinavian Club</field.organizer><field.name>Peter B</field.name><field.email>news@thescandinavianclub.com</field.email><field.phone>203.512.5229</field.phone><field.url>https://thescandinavianclub.com/upcoming-events/</field.url><field.street>1351 S Pine Creek Rd</field.street><field.city>Fairfield</field.city><field.state>CT</field.state><field.country>US</field.country><description>The 2026 contest will take place in Vienna, Austria, following the countrys victory in 2025. Well stream the broadcast live on the Clubs 85-inch flatscreen in the Members Lounge.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Start date:&lt;/b&gt; 16 May 2026 03:00 PM&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;End date:&lt;/b&gt; 16 May 2026 06:00 PM&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Category:&lt;/b&gt; Celebration&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Organizer:&lt;/b&gt; Scandinavian Club&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Name:&lt;/b&gt; Peter B&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Email:&lt;/b&gt; news@thescandinavianclub.com&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Phone:&lt;/b&gt; 203.512.5229&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Url:&lt;/b&gt; https://thescandinavianclub.com/upcoming-events/&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Street / Address:&lt;/b&gt; 1351 S Pine Creek Rd&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;City:&lt;/b&gt; Fairfield&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;State:&lt;/b&gt; CT&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Country:&lt;/b&gt; US&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>The Girl With a Nametag</title><link>http://www.xoxosweden.com/index.php/events/view/37703</link><category>Education</category><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.xoxosweden.com/index.php/events/view/37703</guid><field.start_date>20 May 2026 06:00 PM</field.start_date><field.end_date>20 May 2026 08:00 PM</field.end_date><field.category>Education</field.category><field.organizer>Finlandia Foundation</field.organizer><field.name>Jennifer Pihlaja</field.name><field.email>jen@rowanstrategies.com</field.email><field.phone>920-371-3449</field.phone><field.url>www.finlandiadc.org</field.url><field.street>Dolley Madison Library, 1244 Oak Ridge Ave.</field.street><field.city>McLean</field.city><field.state>VA</field.state><field.country>US</field.country><description>Swedish author Maria Bouroncle talks with Jennifer Pihlja about her new book (2026) "The Girl with a Nametag" recently published in English.&#13;
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This historical fiction novel tells the story of a Finnish war child in Sweden during World War II. &#13;
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Light refreshments will be served.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Start date:&lt;/b&gt; 20 May 2026 06:00 PM&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;End date:&lt;/b&gt; 20 May 2026 08:00 PM&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Category:&lt;/b&gt; Education&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Organizer:&lt;/b&gt; Finlandia Foundation&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Name:&lt;/b&gt; Jennifer Pihlaja&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Email:&lt;/b&gt; jen@rowanstrategies.com&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Phone:&lt;/b&gt; 920-371-3449&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Url:&lt;/b&gt; www.finlandiadc.org&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Street / Address:&lt;/b&gt; Dolley Madison Library, 1244 Oak Ridge Ave.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;City:&lt;/b&gt; McLean&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;State:&lt;/b&gt; VA&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Country:&lt;/b&gt; US&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>Midsommar Celebration</title><link>http://www.xoxosweden.com/index.php/events/view/37702</link><category>Celebration</category><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.xoxosweden.com/index.php/events/view/37702</guid><field.start_date>18 Jun 2026 06:00 PM</field.start_date><field.end_date>18 Jun 2026 08:00 PM</field.end_date><field.category>Celebration</field.category><field.organizer>Swedish Cultural Heritage Society of the Red River Valley</field.organizer><field.name>Teresa Garske</field.name><field.email>swedishsocietyrrv@gmail.com</field.email><field.phone>7013066554</field.phone><field.url>www.swedishsocietyrrv.com</field.url><field.street>Messiah Lutheran Church, 2010 Elm St. N</field.street><field.city>Fargo</field.city><field.state>ND</field.state><field.country>US</field.country><description>Potluck of Scandinavian food - bring a food item to share&#13;
Music by Project Constellation - dance around the maypole!&#13;
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   &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Start date:&lt;/b&gt; 18 Jun 2026 06:00 PM&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;End date:&lt;/b&gt; 18 Jun 2026 08:00 PM&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Category:&lt;/b&gt; Celebration&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Organizer:&lt;/b&gt; Swedish Cultural Heritage Society of the Red River Valley&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Name:&lt;/b&gt; Teresa Garske&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Email:&lt;/b&gt; swedishsocietyrrv@gmail.com&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Phone:&lt;/b&gt; 7013066554&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Url:&lt;/b&gt; www.swedishsocietyrrv.com&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Street / Address:&lt;/b&gt; Messiah Lutheran Church, 2010 Elm St. N&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;City:&lt;/b&gt; Fargo&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;State:&lt;/b&gt; ND&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Country:&lt;/b&gt; US&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>Scandinavian Festival</title><link>http://www.xoxosweden.com/index.php/events/view/37686</link><category>Celebration</category><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.xoxosweden.com/index.php/events/view/37686</guid><field.start_date>19 Jun 2026 09:30 AM</field.start_date><field.end_date>20 Jun 2026 04:30 PM</field.end_date><field.category>Celebration</field.category><field.organizer>Nordic Culture Clubs</field.organizer><field.email>NordicCultureClubsPres@aol.com</field.email><field.url>www.nordiccultureclubs.net</field.url><field.street>202 First Ave N</field.street><field.city>Moorhead</field.city><field.state>MN</field.state><field.country>US</field.country><description>Join us to celebrate our Scandinavian heritage for two days at the Hjemkomst Center. Enjoy our vendors, music and performances, lots of food, a beer garden and children's activities.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Start date:&lt;/b&gt; 19 Jun 2026 09:30 AM&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;End date:&lt;/b&gt; 20 Jun 2026 04:30 PM&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Category:&lt;/b&gt; Celebration&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Organizer:&lt;/b&gt; Nordic Culture Clubs&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Email:&lt;/b&gt; NordicCultureClubsPres@aol.com&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Url:&lt;/b&gt; www.nordiccultureclubs.net&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Street / Address:&lt;/b&gt; 202 First Ave N&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;City:&lt;/b&gt; Moorhead&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;State:&lt;/b&gt; MN&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Country:&lt;/b&gt; US&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>Midsummer's Festival</title><link>http://www.xoxosweden.com/index.php/events/view/36917</link><category>Celebration</category><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.xoxosweden.com/index.php/events/view/36917</guid><field.start_date>20 Jun 2026 09:00 AM</field.start_date><field.end_date>20 Jun 2026 10:00 PM</field.end_date><field.category>Celebration</field.category><field.organizer>Lindsborg Convention &amp; Visitors Bureau</field.organizer><field.name>Diane Reece</field.name><field.email>travelinfo@lindsborgcity.org</field.email><field.phone>(785) 227-8687</field.phone><field.url>https://www.visitlindsborg.com/</field.url><field.street>104 E. Lincoln</field.street><field.city>Lindsborg</field.city><field.state>KS</field.state><field.country>US</field.country><description>Midsummers Festival is always a fun-filled day for the entire family, including a free swim at the local pool, Kubb Tournament, Swedish dancing, craft demonstrations, and food vendors, including the Lindsborg Swedish Folkdancers serving Viking-on-a-Stick, Swedish Pancakes, Pulled Pork Sandwiches, and Swedish Limeades on the corner of Lincoln and Main &#13;
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Follow Visit Lindsborg on Facebook for current information.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Start date:&lt;/b&gt; 20 Jun 2026 09:00 AM&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;End date:&lt;/b&gt; 20 Jun 2026 10:00 PM&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Category:&lt;/b&gt; Celebration&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Organizer:&lt;/b&gt; Lindsborg Convention &amp; Visitors Bureau&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Name:&lt;/b&gt; Diane Reece&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Email:&lt;/b&gt; travelinfo@lindsborgcity.org&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Phone:&lt;/b&gt; (785) 227-8687&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Url:&lt;/b&gt; https://www.visitlindsborg.com/&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Street / Address:&lt;/b&gt; 104 E. Lincoln&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;City:&lt;/b&gt; Lindsborg&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;State:&lt;/b&gt; KS&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Country:&lt;/b&gt; US&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>Holiday Gift Show</title><link>http://www.xoxosweden.com/index.php/events/view/36925</link><category>Exhibit</category><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.xoxosweden.com/index.php/events/view/36925</guid><field.start_date>08 Nov 2026 01:00 PM</field.start_date><field.end_date>10 Jan 2027 05:00 PM</field.end_date><field.category>Exhibit</field.category><field.organizer>Birger Sandzén Memorial Gallery</field.organizer><field.name>Diane Reece</field.name><field.email>travelinfo@lindsborgcity.org</field.email><field.phone>7852272220</field.phone><field.url>https://www.visitlindsborg.com/</field.url><field.street>401 N First St.</field.street><field.city>Lindsborg</field.city><field.state>KS</field.state><field.country>US</field.country><description>The popular Holiday Gift Show is a highlight with work of over 50 invited artists are represented in the show and include paintings, prints, ceramics, jewelry, sculpture, mixed media pieces, and more. Wonderful, unique gifts for discerning shoppers can be found at the Holiday Gift Show. &#13;
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The Birger Sandzén Memorial Gallery is located at 401 N. First Street. Hours are 10:00am-5:00pm Tuesday-Saturday, and 1:00-5:00pm on Sunday. Admission is free, with donations appreciated. Docent tours for groups are available by two-week advance appointment. Follow Visit Lindsborg on Facebook for current information.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Start date:&lt;/b&gt; 08 Nov 2026 01:00 PM&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;End date:&lt;/b&gt; 10 Jan 2027 05:00 PM&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Category:&lt;/b&gt; Exhibit&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Organizer:&lt;/b&gt; Birger Sandzén Memorial Gallery&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Name:&lt;/b&gt; Diane Reece&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Email:&lt;/b&gt; travelinfo@lindsborgcity.org&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Phone:&lt;/b&gt; 7852272220&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Url:&lt;/b&gt; https://www.visitlindsborg.com/&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Street / Address:&lt;/b&gt; 401 N First St.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;City:&lt;/b&gt; Lindsborg&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;State:&lt;/b&gt; KS&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Country:&lt;/b&gt; US&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>St. Lucia Festival</title><link>http://www.xoxosweden.com/index.php/events/view/36927</link><category>Celebration</category><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.xoxosweden.com/index.php/events/view/36927</guid><field.start_date>12 Dec 2026 10:00 AM</field.start_date><field.end_date>12 Dec 2026 05:00 PM</field.end_date><field.category>Celebration</field.category><field.organizer>Lindsborg Convention &amp; Visitors Bureau</field.organizer><field.name>Diane Reece</field.name><field.email>travelinfo@lindsborgcity.org</field.email><field.phone>(785) 227-8687</field.phone><field.url>https://www.visitlindsborg.com/</field.url><field.street>104 E. Lincoln</field.street><field.city>Lindsborg</field.city><field.state>KS</field.state><field.country>US</field.country><description>A favorite Swedish holiday tradition, also observed in Lindsborg, is St. Lucia Festival celebrating the figure that is the emblem of light on a long winter day. The day begins at 10:00am with live holiday music downtown. Folkdancers, live Scandinavian music, and a processional of girls in white carrying candles and stjärngosse (star boys) lead the crowd to the Bethany Lutheran Church where the annual St. Lucia is honored with a crown of candles. Stay awhile and enjoy ginger cookies served by Lucia herself. &#13;
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Follow Christmas in Lindsborg or Visit Lindsborg Facebook pages for all Christmas-related activities in Lindsborg!&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Start date:&lt;/b&gt; 12 Dec 2026 10:00 AM&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;End date:&lt;/b&gt; 12 Dec 2026 05:00 PM&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Category:&lt;/b&gt; Celebration&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Organizer:&lt;/b&gt; Lindsborg Convention &amp; Visitors Bureau&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Name:&lt;/b&gt; Diane Reece&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Email:&lt;/b&gt; travelinfo@lindsborgcity.org&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Phone:&lt;/b&gt; (785) 227-8687&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Url:&lt;/b&gt; https://www.visitlindsborg.com/&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Street / Address:&lt;/b&gt; 104 E. Lincoln&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;City:&lt;/b&gt; Lindsborg&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;State:&lt;/b&gt; KS&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Country:&lt;/b&gt; US&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>Heritage Christmas</title><link>http://www.xoxosweden.com/index.php/events/view/36928</link><category>Celebration</category><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.xoxosweden.com/index.php/events/view/36928</guid><field.start_date>12 Dec 2026 05:00 PM</field.start_date><field.end_date>12 Dec 2026 09:00 PM</field.end_date><field.category>Celebration</field.category><field.organizer>Lindsborg Old Mill &amp; Swedish Heritage Museum</field.organizer><field.name>Aubrey Wheeler</field.name><field.email>travelinfo@lindsborgcity.org</field.email><field.phone>7852273595</field.phone><field.url>https://www.oldmillmuseum.org/</field.url><field.street>120 Mill Street</field.street><field.city>Lindsborg</field.city><field.state>KS</field.state><field.country>US</field.country><description>The Lindsborg Old Mill &amp; Swedish Heritage Museum will be filled with the sights and sounds of an old-fashioned prairie Christmas. &#13;
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Enjoy a shepherd sharing the traditional Christmas story in the stable, a guided tour of the historic Smoky Valley Roller Mills, Santa Claus, childrens crafts and cookie decorating. Ring in the holiday season with this memorable family event! Follow the glowing lanterns from activity to activity in historic buildings from 5:30-8:00 pm. &#13;
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Follow Christmas in Lindsborg or Visit Lindsborg on their Facebook pages for all Christmas related activities.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Start date:&lt;/b&gt; 12 Dec 2026 05:00 PM&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;End date:&lt;/b&gt; 12 Dec 2026 09:00 PM&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Category:&lt;/b&gt; Celebration&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Organizer:&lt;/b&gt; Lindsborg Old Mill &amp; Swedish Heritage Museum&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Name:&lt;/b&gt; Aubrey Wheeler&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Email:&lt;/b&gt; travelinfo@lindsborgcity.org&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Phone:&lt;/b&gt; 7852273595&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Url:&lt;/b&gt; https://www.oldmillmuseum.org/&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Street / Address:&lt;/b&gt; 120 Mill Street&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;City:&lt;/b&gt; Lindsborg&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;State:&lt;/b&gt; KS&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Country:&lt;/b&gt; US&lt;br /&gt;</description></item></channel></rss>
