Sankta Lucia dag

Dec 13. we call “Sankta Lucia dag” (Saint Lucy’s Day) a group of people (typically girls) will walk in a line wearing white dresses and flower crowns on their heads, holding candles. they will sing a traditional song. one person will be picked beforehand to be the “Lucia brud” (Lucia bride) and they will be in the front of the line and have a flower crown with lit candles on their head. This tradition is typical in Sweden, Denmark and other scandinavian countries.

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