St lucia crown

perspective from the neck

When the eldest daughter delivers sweets and coffee to her family on Santa Lucia morning, so wears a crown of candles in her hair. Here's how to make a traditional crown with real candles!

These DIY paper crowns add whimsical cheer to your family holiday celebration

Kelly on Instagram: "🌲 👑 🕯️ Evergreen crown for the Feast of St Lucia and tree candles The story of St Lucia of the girl whom would carry food to the needy, hands full and lighting the way with a crown of candles has captured the heart and imagination of the little one and we cannot wait to bake today and celebrate her feast day tomorrow. Last year I made a basic crown, which I decided to improve on this year. I took off the old candles I made and was left with a wire hoop, which I had…

Powdered saffron gives this traditional Scandinavian bread its golden hue. Find it in specialty baking shops and online. See blog post for resources.

Through the brightness of Saint Lucia, light and hope are celebrated on Santa Lucia Day. This holiday marks the longest night of the year, as well the beginning of the Christmas season in Sweden and many other countries. Light, on this long dark night, is celebrated. Traditionally children walk in gowns of white, with evergreen ...

Fun children's learning activities, including printable templates, for preschool, kindergarten and elementary school kids.

What better way to celebrate Santa Lucia than with your very own DIY Santa Lucia crown! Pair this candle crown with a white dress for the holiday!

The Nordic countries’ long winters force their inhabitants to be masters of Christmas cheer. From St. Lucia's Day (or St. Lucy's Day), which kicks off the Christmas season in Sweden on December 13, to folklore about helpful holiday gnomes, the joyful traditions of Nordic Christmases are sure to make any winter traveler’s holiday bright.