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Happy Santa Lucia Day!
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Happy Santa Lucia Day!
About Santa Lucia Day |
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The Yule season in Sweden is a welcomed and wondrous time. It
begins on December 13th, as this northern country lightens their
hearts with the celebration of a joyous Christmas tradition.
In the early hours before sunrise, St. Lucia makes her special appearance.
Symbolically, she is the "Queen of Light," but in reality, she bears a
striking resemblance to one of the daughters of the family! She makes
her rounds through the home, clad in a long white robe and wearing
a crown of lighted candles. She sings a traditional song, and presents
a tray of cookies, buns, and coffee to family members just rousing
from their sleep. But "Lucia" is not just a celebration for families alone.
It is one that transcends from the morning into the night, and from the
festive atmosphere in the home to a festival in the community. Every
Swedish village and town has its own specially chosen Lucia and her
attendants to preside at the many parades that light up the streets -
and the lives - of people all around the country.
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