Learn about Swedish holiday traditions from the coziness of your living room! This virtual program will take participants on a highlights tour of ASHM featuring the traditions that make Swedish celebrations special followed by a guided tasting of Sjöeblom Winery’s expertly crafted glögg (mulled spiced wine) by native Swede and Napa Valley wine master Mike Sjöblom. This program is proudly presented in in partnership with the Philadelphia Swedish-American Chamber of Commerce. 

Craft steps out of the studio and into the hearts of Philadelphians with CraftNOW Create! This year organizers are creating 500 take-home kits filled with craft activities! These will be available for pick-up at various locations. On Saturday, November 7th, we will have an online virtual party with instructions from all of our contributors. Together, we will learn how to make monster heads in clay, dragonflies in wood, Swedish holiday gnomes and more.

We have added a second shopping evening just in time to finish your list! Sign up for a 20 minute time slot and you will be assigned a personal shopping assistant who will contact you via video chat to help you make selections from the ASHM gift shop. Your purchases can be packaged for mail or curbside pick-up. To register for a time slot, call 215-389-1776. An updated video of products will be released on December 7th.

Cooking with kids is a popular activity all around the world, and certainly in Sweden. Your family is invited to join cook book author and nutritionist Amy von Sydow Green as we make the classic Swedish chocolate balls (chokladbollar). These delicious little chocolate oat balls are a staple in Swedish households - it is the first recipe that every Swedish child learns how to make. The recipe is super easy, but it can get quite messy... We will also prepare warm spiced apple juice to drink and make a fun fall leaf crafts to decorate.

This month families will get into the holiday spirt and learn about Swedish traditions. We will be reading The Tomten by Astrid Lindgren, learn how to make Swedish holiday decorations and join in the festivities as we dance to seasonal music! Free Craft kits will be available starting Tuesday December 8th and can be picked-up during public hours.