Children's choir to sing Swedish, English songs

The Swedish American Children's Choir of St. Charles will perform holiday songs in English and Swedish at its ninth annual Swedish Christmas and St. Lucia Festival at 4 p.m. Saturday at Hosanna! Lutheran Church, off Red Gate and Randall roads, St. Charles.

Irene Kaar of Geneva, 2007 St. Lucia Queen, will dress in a flowing white robe, red sash and head wreath of candles to symbolize the coming of light into a darkened works the Swedish Christmas tradition.

Swedish accordionist Ernest Sandquist of Rockford, classical pianist Emily Engstom of Schamburg and soprano Marguerite Karl of St. Charles also will be featured.

A Swedish sweet table will be served, Swedish Santa (Jul Tomte) will visit and a bake sale and Scandinavian themed gifts will be offered.

Admission is by reservation only. Tickets are $12 for adults and $6 for children ages 6 to 12, and may be purchased by calling (630) 414-9700.