St lucia christmas

Is Christmas by any other name still Christmas? Well, yes! And, it does have many names and is indeed celebrated differently all over the globe. In Scandinavia, around Christmas time, one of the largest celebrations is for St. Lucia. Here is her story.

Have you ever heard of St Lucia of Syracuse? She was a young martyr who lived in the 4th century in Italy and is celebrated in many Scandinavian countries on her feast day, December 13th. Each year on her feast day, children dress up in all white, wear a crown of candles and bake St Lucia buns to sh

Share: Today is St. Lucia day! The day that our Scandinavian friends celebrate Saint Lucy, a symbol of hope and light in dark times. If you’re not familiar with her story, you should definitely read…

Saint Lucia Day, or Saint Lucy's Day is celebrated on 13th December mainly in Scandinavia. Here are some activities for Saint Lucia Day, including food, crafts and printables.

In this guide you will find more about the many Scandinavian traditions surrounding this feast, the story of her life and martyrdom, and additional resources to help you create feast day traditions with your families for years to come!

We enjoy celebrating holidays from around the world. St. Lucia's Day is a lovely celebration for children. St. Lucia Day History. The celebration of St. Lucia comes from stories that were told by monks who first brought Christianity to Sweden. December 13th was also the Winter Solstice, the...

Ever since I was a little girl I have been enthralled by the magic of a traditional Swedish Christmas, especially the St. Lucia tradition. I am pleased to now be offering you a print of one of my most favorite Christmas paintings- "St. Lucia." This print features a young girl in the traditional St. Lucia robe and candle lit wreath with St. Lucia buns on a tray. The words "God Jul" (Merry Christmas) are painted into the stylized background. This print is professional made on sturdy white…

December 13th is St. Lucia Day...make the day special with these ideas to celebrate a Christ Centered St. Lucia Day!