Rhode Island Swedish Heritage Association

December 10, 4:00 p.m. Lucia Fest at St. Lukes Episcopal Church, 99 Peirce Street, East Greenwich, RI. Program includes Swedish and English seasonal songs and, of course, the Lucia pageant. Don't miss out on the most beautiful of all the Swedish traditions. Adults: $10, children 5-14: $5, children under 5: free. Reception includes Swedish refreshments, traditional dancing around the Christmas tree, a visit from jultomte (Swedish Santa Claus) and Swedish gift vendors. See flyer.

In the Planning Stages

Writing Family Stories workshop. In the planning stages.

Movie showing: "Saga of Gösta Berling" (Swedish: Gösta Berlings saga). Originally a novel (1891) by Nobel laureate Selma Lagerlöf of Värmland, Sweden, it was made into a silent movie in 1924. The film stars Greta Garbo in her first major roll, Lars Hanson, and Gerda Lundequist, and is directed by Mauritz Stiller. This epic drama runs three hours, so we will have an intermission with refreshments. It's an incredible saga and the cinematography is amazing - a must see!