Lithuanian Folk Art Institute: Christmas News

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Free LTFAI Talk on Christmas Eve Traditions

Christmas is fast approaching. In Lithuania, the most important family holiday of the year is Kūčios, or Christmas Eve. This is celebrated at home with a traditional family dinner. In this LTFAI talk, board member and folk artist Kristina Pavilanis will discuss the history of Kūčios and share her family’s most cherished traditions so you can add some Lithuanian flavour to your own holiday celebrations. Join us online on December 14, 2022, at 7 pm EST. To sign up, click here.

Straw Ornaments (Šiaudinukai & Sodai) Workshop

Learn how to do traditional straw Christmas ornaments and larger decorations with skilled artisan Gabrielle Valevicius. At this workshop she will tell us about the history of these ornaments, show us how-to basics and guide us through the process to make a couple of basic ornaments to hang on a Christmas tree as well as creating a larger “sodas” of several shapes together. This class is beginner-friendly: no prior experience is necessary. A detailed materials list will be sent to attendees prior to the workshop, which will take place on December 10, 2022, 1 pm EST. Member price: $10, Non-member price: $20. To register, click here.

LTFAI Holiday Book Sale

For a limited time, from November 14 to December 2, 2022, LTFAI is offering special discounts on our books: Lithuanian Sashes (English); Anastazija Tamošaitis (English and Lithuanian); Lietuvių Tautodailės Institutas Išeivijoje (Lithuanian). Don’t delay, order your book now for delivery before Christmas! These books are out of print and quantities are limited. If you would like to purchase a book please send us an email for the book(s) you want and your shipping address to [email protected] and we will send you an invoice.