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Ethnic Traditions Dinner

Sunday, December 7, 2025
5:30 pm8:30 pm

Each year, the Somerset Historical Center brings together local families from diverse cultural backgrounds for a tasting and discussion of their food, music, and traditions at our annual Ethnic Traditions dinner.

Enjoy dishes from Ukrainian, Jamaican, and Italian traditions and learn more about each with presentations while you eat.

WHEN: Sunday, December 7 from 5:30pm to 8:30pm
WHERE: Friedens Lutheran Church Friendship Hall
ADMISSION: $35.00*
Reserve a table of 6-8 for your group! Table of six: $210.00. To reserve a table for seven or eight, reserve a table of 6 and add additional individual tickets to your order.

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Ukraine: Borscht and Pamplushky, Olivye Salad, Kiev Cake
Jamaica: Curried Chicken, Beans and Rice, Sweet Potato Pudding
Italy: Bruschetta, Lasagna and Potato, Chocolate Salami

Table service for Ethnic Traditions is provided by National Honor Society students from the Somerset Area Senior High School. Cash tips are appreciated and go towards funding charitable activities by the National Honor Society. In the past year they have provided eyeglasses for students, recognition banners in the gym for the Somerset Unified Bocce Team for Life Skills students, and items for the Eagles Closet.

Watch this calendar listing for updates on the program, menu, and specifics of this event. We are looking forward to hosting you!

Do you have family food heritage traditions that you might like to share at Ethnic Traditions? We're always looking for new cultures to celebrate. Contact the Somerset Historical Center at (814)445-6077 or info@SomersetHistoricalCenter.org.

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