Philadelphia will be decked out in festive cheer this holiday season as the American Swedish Historical Museum's Lucia and Christmas Market sets up shop in South Philadelphia on December 6th and 7th. For two days, a heated outdoor tent will transform into a winter wonderland, offering visitors a chance to immerse themselves in all things Scandinavian.
The market, open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., promises a veritable smorgasbord of delights, with regional vendors selling everything from traditional Scandinavian foods and seasonal decorations to handmade gifts and unique souvenirs. Visitors can also expect to find vintage treasures at Mormor's Attic, a secondhand sale featuring an eclectic mix of items, as well as sweet treats from SWEA Philadelphia.
To get into the holiday spirit, guests can enjoy lunch dishes and sweets at the Swedish Christmas Café or groove to live music by folk duo Last Chance. For kids, there will be two Lucia performances each day at 11:30 a.m. and 2 p.m., featuring traditional Swedish songs and dances performed by children, followed by the iconic Lucia procession down the museum steps.
Admission prices are reasonable, with nonmembers paying $10, members just $8, and children aged 5 to 12 for $5. Children under five can attend for free. The market is held at the American Swedish Historical Museum's FDR Park location, located at 1900 Pattison Avenue in Philadelphia.
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The market, open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., promises a veritable smorgasbord of delights, with regional vendors selling everything from traditional Scandinavian foods and seasonal decorations to handmade gifts and unique souvenirs. Visitors can also expect to find vintage treasures at Mormor's Attic, a secondhand sale featuring an eclectic mix of items, as well as sweet treats from SWEA Philadelphia.
To get into the holiday spirit, guests can enjoy lunch dishes and sweets at the Swedish Christmas Café or groove to live music by folk duo Last Chance. For kids, there will be two Lucia performances each day at 11:30 a.m. and 2 p.m., featuring traditional Swedish songs and dances performed by children, followed by the iconic Lucia procession down the museum steps.
Admission prices are reasonable, with nonmembers paying $10, members just $8, and children aged 5 to 12 for $5. Children under five can attend for free. The market is held at the American Swedish Historical Museum's FDR Park location, located at 1900 Pattison Avenue in Philadelphia.
A special note: this event was generated by PhillyVoice Media Events, not the editorial staff.
. It's actually pretty cool that they're including kids' activities like the Lucia performances, it's a great way to get them into the holiday spirit. The prices are pretty reasonable too, I mean who doesn't love a good deal? 
. I mean, it's all good and festive vibes, but what's the point of getting your hands on some Swedish meatballs when you could just order takeout from that new Nordic place downtown? And don't even get me started on the crowds – 2 days is a pretty short window for people to come out and shop. Plus, I'm not sure how many non-Swedish people are actually gonna care about Lucia and all that jazz 
. Like, can't they just have a cute little Lucia performance or two instead of setting up an entire tent city? And $10 for nonmembers is steep... I mean, I love Swedish food as much as the next person, but that's just a bit too pricey for me 
. And don't even get me started on how they're gonna clean up after all those people and tents in FDR Park 
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I'm super stoked to hear about this Lucia and Christmas Market in South Philly! It sounds like so much fun 
, and who can resist trying all the traditional Scandinavian foods and drinks? 
I also love that there's a secondhand sale and vintage treasures to browse through at Mormor's Attic 
. The whole event just screams cozy vibes 
️ and festive cheer 
. Plus, it's great that admission prices are reasonable 
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That sounds like so much fun to browse through! Plus, the Lucia performances for kids are adorable 
. I'm def adding this to my holiday calendar – can't wait to check it out with my squad! 
! Decking out Philly's South side with festive cheer sounds like just what we need to get into the holiday spirit 
. I'm excited about the smorgasbord of vendors selling traditional Scandinavian foods, decorations, and handmade gifts... Mormor's Attic is calling my name 
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, and who doesn't love a good ol' fashioned Swedish Christmas Café lunch 
? I'm also stoked about the live music - folk duo Last Chance should bring some awesome vibes to the market 
. And, yay! Reasonable admission prices make it accessible for all ages 
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I mean, don't get me wrong, Swedish food is delicious, but all that twinkly lights and festive stuff just feels like too much. And $10 for a nonmember?! That's crazy talk! Can't they just keep the prices reasonable or something? 
I guess it's still gonna be fun for kids and adults who love that sorta thing, but personally, I'll stick to my cozy PJs and Netflix 
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. I guess if you're looking for a free day out with the kids, they can at least get some festive fun in, but for us adults, it's just a pricey holiday market experience 
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. Don't be too hard on yourself, just go with the flow and enjoy the ride! 
I'm also loving that it's all pretty affordable, even for a day out with the kiddos. The Lucia performances sound adorable too 
And the fact that they're partnering with local vendors and artists to create this unique experience is really commendable.
. And can we talk about the Lucia performances? My niece would LOVE watching those kid performers show off their traditional Swedish moves 
. I'm also low-key excited for some Swedish Christmas treats 
they got everything from traditional swedish food to vintage treasures @ mormor's attic 
it's def worth a visit, esp since admission is pretty cheap