The holiday honors St. Lucia as she brings light and treats in the dark.
The traditional costume is a white dress and red sash and a crown or wreath with candles.
Traditionally the oldest daughter awakens her family by serving them breakfast in bed including saffron buns and/or cookies like gingersnaps. She also sings the "Santa Lucia" song.
In Sweden the children have a parade led by the girl chosen to play Lucia. Other children are dressed in white like Lucia or as "star boys". Everyone carries candles.
Over the years we've enjoyed having a Christmas tradition that is a bit unique. One year The Artist even dressed a doll like Santa Lucia for a school project.
1 comment:
This is really interesting! I love how they are all dressed up!
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