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The 2026 SWEA Christmas Fairs return in late November, offering traditional Swedish holiday experiences including a Lucia pageant, Scandinavian handicrafts, handmade gifts, and authentic foods like glögg and pepparkakor. The event serves as a key fundraiser for SWEA Orange County, celebrating Swedish culture, arts, and traditions. Typically held at a local venue in Huntington Beach or Costa Mesa, it runs on the Sunday before Thanksgiving from 10:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., and features a Swedish Santa (Jultomten), jewelry, Christmas decorations, and a Lucia procession by children from the local Swedish school.

The 2026 SWEA Los Angeles Christmas Fair is typically held in early December at Trinity Lutheran Church in Hawthorne, CA, featuring a Lucia procession, Scandinavian food, unique gifts, handicrafts, and children's activities.