Traditional Swedish Holiday Events Return To Andersonville

Andersonville’s Swedish American Museum (5211 N. Clark St.) is pleased to welcome back two popular Swedish events for the 2021 holiday season: its Julmarknad holiday market and the St. Lucia Festival of Lights.

Julmarknad – December 4 – 5, 2021

Julmarknad is the Swedish American Museum's annual Christmas Bazaar, featuring traditional Scandinavian and modern handicrafts, along with entertainment for the entire family including games, a special visit from Santa and performances. Hours: Saturday, December 4 from 10 am – 5 pm; Sunday, December 5 from 10 am – 4 pm. The Kerstin Andersson Museum Store will hold a special preview sale on Friday, December 3 from 10 am – 8 pm featuring discounts on holiday gifts.

St. Lucia Festival of Lights – Monday, December 13, 2021

The Swedish American Museum celebrates St. Lucia Day on Monday, December 13, 2021 with a candle-lit procession at 5 pm from the Museum north down the sidewalks of Clark Street, highlighted by children singing “The Lucia Song,” donned in long white robes. The choir will perform again at 5:30 pm on Catalpa Ave. between Clark St. and Ashland Ave. For more on the history of St. Lucia Day, visit the Andersonville Chamber of Commerce’s St. Lucia Festival of Lights page.

For additional information on both events, visit swedishamericanmuseum.org. For details on other holiday events happening in Andersonville, visit the Chamber’s Andersonville Holiday Events page.