Family + kids spotlight: Julgladje Family Celebration at American Swedish Institute

You see the word "Julglädje," and what's the first thing that comes to mind? Yes! You're absolutely right -- it means "Christmas joy"! The American Swedish Institute is providing some with its Julglädje Family Celebration, hosted by Ross Sutter, pictured. Sutter will be playing a collection of Swedish and American holiday tunes that will make everyone feel like they're standing around the family piano sharing a song. He will be joined by Marya Hart on piano and Cheryl Paschke on nyckelharpa and fiddle. Rose Arrowsmith DeCoux will share stories and there will be a sing-along and dances around the Christmas tree. You can create a traditional Christmas craft, too. (1:30 & 3:30 p.m. today; 12:30 & 2:30 p.m. Mon. Free with museum admission, $4-$6. 2600 Park Av. S., Mpls. 612-871-4907. www.americanswedishinst.org.)