Julefest: A Nordic Holiday Celebration

Julefest is the National Nordic Museum's annual Nordic holiday market and celebration, modeled after a traditional Scandinavian Christmas market. The weekend event features rows of stalls with handcrafted gifts, traditional Nordic foods, cozy Scandinavian apparel, live music, dancing, winter fare from northern Europe, photos with Santa, and a Santa Lucia procession. One of Seattle's favorite holiday traditions, celebrating customs from all five Nordic countries. Free admission to the outdoor market.