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Celebrate the eve of Lent with a delicious, cream-filled Swedish pastry and a cup of hot coffee, followed by a Swedish film. (Photo courtesy American Swedish Historical Museum)

Treat yourself to something sweet at the American Swedish Historical Museum’s “Semlor And A Movie,” Saturday, February 18, 11 a.m.

Different cultures have a variety of delicious foods that they eat before the start of Lent in late winter.

For example, the English have “Pancake Day,” and Mardi Gras is often celebrated with King Cake. People in Sweden eat semlor, rich puff pastries filled with almond paste and whipped cream, served along with strong coffee. Drool.

The plump, cream-filled buns, traditionally eaten on Tuesdays, actually begin appearing in shops as early as January. Fat Tuesday (in Swedish the day is known as “Fettisdagen,” meaning Fat Tuesday) would be more aptly named Fat January, February and March.

Enjoy homemade semlor and coffee for yourself as the American Swedish Historical Museum in FDR Park hosts “Semlor And A Movie,” including an engaging Scandinavian film.

Register in advance online, or over the phone at (215) 389-1776. Advance tickets are $12, or $15 at the door. Order an extra semla for $6. RSVP by February 13.

Semlor and a Movie at the American Swedish Historical Museum
When: Saturday, February 18, 11 a.m.
Where: 1900 Pattison Avenu
Cost: Advance tickets are $12, or $15 at the door. Order an extra semla for $6
More info: www.americanswedish.org