01 Dec 2022, 12.00 AM
Christmas is a very special time in Sweden. It is a season of light starting on the first Sunday of Advent, when the first candle of four in the Advent candlestick is lit counting down to Christmas. Lucia is a beloved cultural tradition celebrated on December 13, St. Lucia Day.
Below are some of the Christmas events taking place in the Bay Area during the 2022 holiday season:
SWEA's Christmas Fair
December 3
The San Francisco chapter of SWEA, the Swedish Women's Educational Association, holds its annual Christmas Fair on Saturday, December 3. It is a wonderful opportunity to shop Swedish handicrafts and traditional seasonal food.
When: Saturday, December 3 at 10 AM to 2 PM
Where: NEW LOCATION: Lucie Stern Community Center, 1305 Middlefield Road, Palo Alto
Tickets: PRE-PAID TICKETS ONLY. Please note that no tickets will be sold at the door this year.
For tickets and more information: https://sanfrancisco.swea.org/evenemang/christmas-fair-2022
The Scandinavian School & Cultural Center
Family Arts & Crafts
When: Sunday, December 4 at 10 AM – 12:30 PM
Where: 511 Laguna Honda Blvd San Francisco, CA 94127
Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/nordic-family-christmas-arts-crafts-diy-2022-tickets
Candle Dipping Workshop
When: Sunday, December 4 at 3 PM – 6 PM
Where: 511 Laguna Honda Blvd San Francisco, CA 94127
Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/nordic-candle-dipping-workshop-tickets
Christmas Baking Workshop - Lucia Buns
When: Sunday, December 10 at 1:30 PM – 4:30 PM
Where: 511 Laguna Honda Blvd San Francisco, CA 94127
Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/nordic-christmas-baking-workshop-lucia-buns-tickets
Stockhome Petaluma Julbord & Julbord To Go
December 4, 11 and 18 and Julbord To Go on December 23
Join Stockhome Petaluma for a traditional Swedish Julbord holiday experience. Stockhome will have two seatings available each day. In addition, Stockhome offers Julbord To Go for those who would like to enjoy their Christmas food in the comfort of their homes.
When: Julbord: December 4, December 11, and December 18
at 12 noon and 5 PM
Julbord To Go: Preorder only for store pickup on December 23 at Stockhome, 220 Western Ave. Petaluma
Where: Stockhome Restaurant Petaluma, 220 Western Ave., Petaluma, California 94952
For tickets and more information: https://www.stockhomepetaluma.com/shop/tasting-menus-events
Swedish Club Lucia Fest December 11
When: Sunday, December 11 at 4:30 PM
4:30 PM Glögg and ginger snap cookies
5:00 PM Zaida Singers and Lucia pageant
After the program a light Christmas buffet will be served with Chef Pelle’s special Christmas appetizers.
Where: San Mateo Senior Center, 2645 Alameda de las Pulgas, San Mateo CA 94403
For tickets and more information: RSVP by December 7. https://www.swedishclubofsfba.org/events-1
Young Scandinavian Club Glögg and Santa Lucia Celebration
December 11
Join the Young Scandinavian Club for a traditional glögg reception followed by the annual Santa Lucia Holiday event at the Swedish American Hall.
When: Sunday December 11 at 4:30 PM
Where: 2174 Market Street, San Francisco, CA 94114
For tickets and more information: https://ysc.org/product/santa-lucia-at-swedish-american-hall-2/
SACC SF/SV Christmas Luncheon and Julbord
December 16
The Swedish-American Chamber of Commerce in San Francisco & Silicon Valley invites you, your business associates, family and friends to a Christmas Luncheon and Julbord at the Norwegian Club in San Francisco. This is a great opportunity for you to meet the SACC SF/SV team, and welcome new members to the SACC network.
When: December 16 at 12 noon - 4 PM
Where: The Norwegian Club, 1900 Fell St 1900 Fell Street San Francisco, CA 94117
For tickets and more information: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/christmas-luncheon-2022-tickets-431124905197
Swedish Church Advent and Christmas Service
San Francisco
Advent Service
Pastor Joakim Schröder will lead the service with classic advent hymns and a Lucia celebration followed by coffee and saffron buns.
When: Sunday, December 11 at 11 AM
Where: Swedish Church, 2454 Hyde Street, San Francisco, CA 94109
Christmas Lunch and Play
When: Sunday, December 18
12:30 PM Christmas lunch
Tickets for the lunch are $10 each. To sign up, please email: sanfrancisco@svenskakyrkan.se.
2 PM - 4 PM Christmas play
Where: Swedish Church, 2454 Hyde Street, San Francisco, CA 94109
Christmas Eve Church Service
When: Saturday, December 24 at 11 AM
Where: Swedish Church, 2454 Hyde Street, San Francisco, CA 94109
For more information: https://www.svenskakyrkan.se/sanfrancisco/julbon-pa-julafton
Los Altos
Advent Service and Christmas Play
Pastor Joakim Schröder will lead the service and Zaida Singers will perform followed by a Christmas play and coffee.
When: Saturday, December 17 at 3 PM - 5 PM
Where: Los Altos Lutheran Church, 460 South El Monte Avenue, Los Altos, California 94022
For more information: https://www.svenskakyrkan.se/sanfrancisco/andakt-kyrkkaffe-och-gemenskap-i-los-altos.
For more information about Nordic Christmas events and stores selling Nordic food and drinks, please visit: https://www.scandinavianschool.org/nordic-christmas-events.
