Winter Solstice Traditions and the Scandinavian Christmas

Winter Solstice Traditions and the Scandinavian Christmas will be presented from 6-7:30 pm Thursday, Dec. 14, by Kristina Feste-Hanson, co-director of the Scandinavian Alliance of Colorado.  The program will explore the connections between Nordic mythology and Scandinavian folk traditions and their adaptation and influence into Christmas practices.  Attendees will gather in a circle around the Christmas tree amongst the Northern Lights as Feste-Hanson highlights how Scandinavian Christmas traditions derive their meaning from the Viking/Pre-Christian and folk celebrations of the winter solstice.  Traditional Scandinavian Christmas baked goods and drink will served, and participants will experience hands-on Scandinavian crafts and a mini Saint Lucia celebration.