Happy Lucia Day! Glad Lucia!
In Sweden, December 13th is the traditional Swedish holiday of Lucia Day. It's meant to bring light to the dark winter. It celebrates Saint Lucia.
Kids dress up as Lucia with a crown of lights on her head, a Santa, Gingerbread or a star boy. They form a Luciatåg or Lucia train, a procession with candles.
The little ones sing Lucia songs and parents wake up early to watch them :)
There are competitions to see who will be crowned Lucia in their town! Lucia performances can be seen all over Sweden, in schools, churches, workplaces, outdoors at a park, anf even at the shopping centre!
Lussekatter or saffron buns are eaten today along with Gingerbread! Read more about Lussekatter on my blog post.
Will you be seeing Lucia celebrations today?
Don't forget your snacks!
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