The Christmas Revels Celebrates Nordic Christmas Traditions

Join Washington Revels on a journey into the wonders of Nordic winter traditions! As our families from Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, and Sweden gather to celebrate the season, let the beautiful melodies, breathtaking dance, epic folk legends, and joyful carols get you into the holiday spirit.

Washington Revels’ flagship production, The Christmas Revels, is an annual festive celebration of the Winter Solstice and the return of sun and light after the shortest days of the year. Through music, dance and drama, it draws on traditions and rituals from many lands, peoples and eras. Washington Revels has created the Nordic-themed show twice before in 1996 and 2005.

This year The Christmas Revels will showcase Nordic Christmas traditions. Discover mythic drama from Finland’s epic Kalevala. As the moon lights the snow, watch the spirited Icelandic Vikivaki as a mysterious stag looks on. Celebrate the Swedish “bringing of the light” by Sankta Lucia with her crown of candles. Watch dancers twirl in the hypnotic Telespringar and thrill to the spectacular leaps of Norway’s Tom Løvli in the Halling dance. Be enchanted by the songs and dances of our children, and participate in their retelling of a beloved Norwegian fairy tale. Delight as we decorate our tree with traditional woven hearts and raise your voice with us in the festive Danish toasts and carols. Revel with our cast of over 100, ages 8–85, as we journey to the Northlands. Glædelig Jul   -   Hyvää Joulua   -    Gleðileg Jól   -    God Jul!

Washington Revels presents
The 34th Annual Christmas Revels: A Nordic Winter Celebration
December 10-18, 2016
GW Lisner Auditorium, 21st and H Streets NW, Washington, D.C.
Matinee and evening shows
Tickets $12- $60
More information: www.revelsdc.org