Lucia – an old Swedish tradition | Visit Sweden
2024年11月19日 · Don’t be surprised if the Swede next to you joins in with the choir – most Swedes know the main Lucia song, “Sankta Lucia”, off by heart. Leading the procession, Lucia is trailed by handmaidens (‘tärnor’), star boys (‘stjärngossar’) and gingerbread men (‘pepparkaksgubbar’).
St. Lucia’s Day | History, Traditions, & Facts | Britannica
2024年12月15日 · St. Lucia’s Day is a festival of lights celebrated in Sweden, Norway, and the Swedish-speaking areas of Finland on December 13 in honor of St. Lucia. One of the earliest Christian martyrs, St. Lucia was killed by the Romans in 304 CE because of her religious beliefs.
The story of Lucia - The Nordic Times
2024年12月13日 · Lucia is a popular tradition in Sweden, where a “Lucia train”, or Lucia procession, lights up the darkness in the morning. The tradition became popular in the 20th century, but dates back even further.
Lucia in Sweden
2024年12月17日 · The annual celebration of Lucia in Sweden involves girls and boys clad in white full-length gowns singing songs together. The candlelit Lucia procession on 13 December is perhaps one of the more exotic-looking Swedish customs.
What Is Santa Lucia In Sweden? Sweden’s Santa Lucia Holiday
2021年2月7日 · Santa Lucia is an Italian Saint who died as a martyr; she is one of the earliest Christian saints to gain widespread popularity. Santa Lucia is remembered and celebrated each December 13th in Sweden. On December 13th, one of the year’s darkest days, Santa Lucia goes throughout Sweden as a symbol of light and hope. Who Was Santa Lucia?
The Scandinavian Santa Lucia Celebrations Explained
December 13th is recognized and celebrated as Santa Lucia Day (Saint Lucy’s Day) throughout the Nordic countries. The Swedes involve young adults and teens in the celebration, but in Norway, Santa Lucia is mainly an event for (young) children, organised in lower elementary schools and kindergardens.
What is Lucia in Sweden? The Swedish Church Explains the ...
2023年12月13日 · Find out the truth about Lucia celebrations in Sweden. The Swedish Church explains the cultural tradition - a manifestation of light.
The Feast of St. Lucia, December 13 - Swedentips.se
2019年12月11日 · The Feast of St. Lucia, December 13, is perhaps the most cherished of all Swedish traditions. A celebration of the “bearer of light in the darkness,” it is marked by stunning candlelit processions of girls in white gowns wearing wreaths of candles in their hair.
What is Santa Lucia, and why is it celebrated? – Deseret News
Each year on Dec. 13, candlelight from Santa Lucia celebrations brings hope and light to the dark Swedish and Norwegian winters. That evening, angelic voices carry through Swedish cathedrals singing Christmas hymns to honor the patron St. Lucy (Santa Lucia).
St. Lucia in Sweden: A Luminous Celebration of Tradition
2024年1月18日 · St. Lucia, also known as St. Lucy's Day, is a cherished Swedish tradition that ushers in the holiday season with warmth and light. As the days grow shorter and winter's chill envelops the nation, St. Lucia brings a ray of hope and a touch of magic.
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