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Christmas the Swedish Way in Bishop Hill
Officials in one area community are probably thankful for the White Christmas we're likely to get, because that means a more picturesque scene for an annual event of theirs on Christmas Day.

The Illinois Historic Preservation Agency says the annual "Julotta" service in Bishop Hill will take place at 6am Saturday at the Old Colony Chirch in the historic Swedish community.

The service holds true to Swedish tradition, as the word essentially means "Christmas morn", and in history was once the most popular Swedish religious service.

In this case, officials say Julotta will be led by Pastor Tom Larsen of Galesburg's Trinity Lutheran Church, and will also contain scripture readings, singing, and organ music.

But, since it's a building original to Bishop Hill, the sanctuary is unheated and mostly unlit except by candlelight.

So officials suggest making sure to bundle up if you plan on attending, though coffee and Swedish rusks will be served following the service.

Again, Julotta is 6am Saturday in Bishop Hill, and is free and open to the public.
12 24 10 by Newsroom
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