Swedish Christmas and St. Lucia Festival

The Swedish American Children's
Choir presents the 15th annual Swedish Christmas and St. Lucia Festival on
Saturday, Dec. 7, 2013 at 3 p.m.The festival will take place at Bethany
Lutheran Church,8 S.      Lincoln St. in Batavia and feature music by
the choir directed by Marguerite Karl as well as Margaret Lekander and
Christopher Karl, violinists, Ernie Sandquist, Swedish Accordionist  and  Shirley Fox, pianist.  This year's St.
Lucia, Queen of Light, is Natalie Cooper  of Geneva.

Following the concert a
Swedish Christmas Sweet Table will be served and Jul Tomte-Swedish Santa
will visit with the children.  Also available for purchase will be baked
goods and Scandinavian gift items and books. The Swedish American Children's
Choir is the largest choir of its kind in the Midwest. In their thirteenth
year, they have performed at numerous venues in the tri state area.  Proceeds from the concert

will benefit the choir
tour fund.

Tickets are by
reservation only and $15 for adults and $8 for children 6-12 years old. 
Reservations can be made by calling the choir office at 630-414-9700.