Swedish choir at St. Lucia Fest in Batavia

The Swedish American Children’s Choir will present the 13th annual Swedish Christmas and St. Lucia Festival at 3 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 3. at Bethany Lutheran Church, 8 S. Lincoln St. in Batavia.

It will feature music by the choir as well as Ernie Sandquist, Swedish accordionist; Shirley Fox, pianist; and Marguerite Karl, soprano. This year’s St. Lucia, Queen of Light, is Alexa Johnson-Roach of St. Charles.

After the concert, a Swedish Christmas Sweet Table will be served and Jul Tomte-Swedish Santa will visit with the children. Also available for purchase will be baked goods and Scandinavian gift items and books. The Swedish American Children’s Choir is the largest choir of its kind in the Midwest. In its 12th year, they have performed at numerous venues in the Tri-State area. Proceeds from the concert will fund a choir tour to Door County, Wis., in the summer.

Tickets are by reservation only and $15 for adults and $8 for children 6-12 years old. Reservations can be made by calling the choir office at (630) 414-9700.