Winter Holidays Around the World: St. Lucia's Day

When and where is it celebrated?

December 13

St. Lucia's Day is celebrated in Sweden, Norway, and the Swedish-speaking areas of Finland.

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What does St. Lucia's Day Commemorate?

St. Lucia was a Christian martyr who was killed by the Romans in 304 CE for her beliefs.

How is it celebrated?

For the festivities, each town selects a person to be St. Lucia to lead a procession to make the beginning of the Christmas season.  She is followed by young girls and boys dressed in white singing traditional songs.  

Foods

In homes, the eldest daughter dresses in white and serves coffee and baked goods to family and guests.

Traditional baked goods:

Lussekatter

Lussekatter (saffron bread)

Ginger Biscuits

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