Performance

This is a composition of pics from Finnish Independence Day event. My husband played the accordian and I sang with him a few songs.

Big Church Building

In the distance: this was our first time there but we are ready to venture out from our comfort zone anyway. The most import issue was to find a place of worship for Christmas for Sunday morning where we could sing old hymns and that we did.

Inside a Christmas service

We traveled to a catholic church service for a more traditional service with hymns etc.

Greetings

Priest greets people coming out of the church building.

worship

Hello and Merry Christmas...!

Total lunar eclipse

We were treated with a total lunar eclipse this morning.

Arizona Finns

From our Independence Day festivities..these ladies features the traditional "Aino" "Kalevala" Costume...

Happy Independence Day Finland

..yes..I am originally from Finland...born and raised...