As mentioned in our previous post, Christmas party/Julfest/Julefest/Pikkujoulu is happening again! This year on Saturday, December 2nd, and the e-vite has been sent out so please email us at: madisonsac(at)gmail.com to receive your own invitation if you have not received one yet.
If you are interested in knowing more about the typical food we eat during Scandinavian Christmas please click here!
Just like last year, space is limited so first come first serve.
Below is some important information about the actual Christmas party, please read through the details if you wish to participate.
The Scandinavian American Club (SAC) invites you to:
Julfest/Julefest/Pikkujoulu 2017
Come and join us for an evening of Nordic Christmas traditions:
Three-course dinner buffet, St. Lucia procession, holiday crafts, raffle,
dance around the Christmas tree, and a Santa visit
WHEN: Saturday, December 2, 2016 4 pm – about 8:30 pm
WHERE: St. Mark’s Lutheran Church, 605 Spruce St., Madison, WI
TICKETS: Adults: $20 + dish to pass (serving 10-12) or $30 without a dish
Seniors and Students: $15 with dish or $25 without a dish
Children 12 years old or under: $5
SAC PROVIDES:
Food: some appetizers, bread, main dishes
(including lamb and pork roast, poached salmon, ham, gravlax and hot and cold smoked salmon)
Drink: glögg (mulled wine, a non-alcoholic version will also be available), water/juice, coffee/tea
Also: decorations, Christmas tree, a gift for kids 12 and younger, and other amenities to ensure a joyous celebration
YOU BRING:
Your own beer/wine
If you bring a dish for the buffet or would like to volunteer to help with practical tasks, please register using the “SignUp” link below
RSVP: As soon as possible or at the latest on November 18th
and pay (by clicking on the button below) please email us at:
madisonsac(at)gmail.com
or
mwjohansson(at)wisc.edu
to receive your own invitation
Unfortunately, we will have to cap at 105 guests (due to space limitations at our venue),
which may happen before November 18th.
DISHES and VOLUNTEERING:
Dishes: http://www.signupgenius.com/go/20f0c4baca823aafc1-20172
(please open your browser and paste in the web address, or click the link above)
Questions: Please contact:
madisonsac(at)gmail.com or mwjohansson(at)wisc.edu
St. Lucia
For those of you who want to participate in the St. Lucia procession, we intend to offer a practice session the Sunday before the party, November 19th. If you want to participate in the practice please send and email to: madisonsac at gmail.com and they will forward your email to the appropriate people in charge!
If you want to know more about St. Lucia, the tradition please click here!
The Scandinavian American Club (SAC) Christmas Party will take place on Saturday, December 8th, 2018, at St. Mark’s Church (map) in Madison (same venue as last year).The event is now sold out as we cannot fit more persons in the room. If you have already registered, please remember to sign up for volunteering and for what dish you are bringing. As a rather small organization we always appreciate your help in making these parties possible.