St lucia christmas swedish traditions

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.

It's one of the most enduring Swedish winter traditions. Lucia brings some much needed light into Sweden's winter darkness as The Local's James Savage explains.

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

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!

Sift magazine's holiday issue presents dozens of inspirations for this festive season's baking. Our Bread Board feature explores a number of sweet holiday bread recipes from different countries and traditions. They're small, just right for individual treats or sharing with a friend over coffee, and beautifully delicious. We hope they'll become a cherished part of your family's holiday feasts. Black Buns Like most bakers at holiday time, I reached back to my ancestors for a special bread…

Serve these Santa Lucia buns to celebrate on Sant Lucia Day Day and spread Santa Lucia's message of love and hope in the darkness.

Feast of St. Lucy - Saint Lucia's Braided Bread

On the morning of December 13, the eldest girl in a family dresses as Saint Lucy and wears of crown of lights on her head. The girls wear long white dresses and have a red sash around their waist. Long ago the crown of lights on the eldest girl's head was made up of candles, but now battery operated candles are used.