Lucia

Today it is December 13, the Day of Saint Lucia. In Sweden – and the Nordic countries – this is a very special day.

In all schools, official buildings and offices today there will be a Lucia celebration, the queen of light. The Lucia and her diciples sing specific songs and we eat a specific meal, Lucia cakes.

Lucia is a celebration celebrated on December 13, and the name of the main character of the festival. In Sweden, the lucid day together with advent marks the beginning of the Christmas celebrations.

Lucia celebration in Sweden has its background in folktro, legends and historical facts. Lucia comes with light when it’s the darkest. Lucia reminds us of hope.