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 Saint Lucia's Day Facts

St. Lucia’s Day is an annual tradition celebrated in Sweden, Finland,

Denmark, Norway, Bosnia, Croatia, and even in Italy in honor of St.
Lucia (St. Lucy), one of the earliest Christian martyrs executed by
the Romans in 304 CE because of her religious beliefs. It is also
known as the festival of lights, that is marked on the 13th day of
December to recognize the struggle between light and darkness in
people’s everyday lives.

THE HISTORY
★ The most common story told about Lucia is that she was a young
girl who became a Christian martyr. Her strong religious faith, which
was against the Roman empire, caused her to lose her life in 304
CE.
★ Furthermore, Lucia is known for secretly bringing food to those
Christians who were being persecuted in Rome, leaving them to
hide in the catacombs under the city. In order to have both hands to
carry things, Lucia would wear candles on her head, which is
depicted during the festival.
★ The name Lucy also means light, hence the celebration.

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THE CELEBRATION
★ This festival of lights first became widely celebrated in Sweden
around the late 1700s. It is observed through a special feast called
Luciadagen on December 13. According to tradition, the oldest
female in each family has to wear a white dress with red sash and
stockings. She also needs to wear a crown with a wreath and
embellished with white candles. When dawn comes, the girl has to
wake up all the members of the family and should serve them coffee
and saffron buns called Lussekatter, or any kind of sweet bread.
★ The feast also includes
serving a julbord, a buffet
eaten at lunchtime. Cold
fish is always served on
the julbord, along with
herring, gravlax (salmon
which has been preserved
in sugar, salt, and dill), and
smoked salmon as well.
A celebration of St. Lucia’s Day in the
church of Borgholm, Sweden.
★ However, it has also become immensely popular in different
countries across the world. In Finland, St. Lucy’s Day takes place
around October to December. Finnish people love to celebrate this
event because of the warmth that it gives since their country is
mostly cold and dark. In addition to this, young ladies also prepare
to become the chosen one who will portray Saint Lucia during the
festivities. Finalists composed of ten young girls are selected by a
set of judges. These girls will proceed to the next round where the
winner will be decided through a popular vote.

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THE CELEBRATION
★ In Denmark, the celebration is almost similar to the previous ones. It
also involves young ladies who are dressed in white while carrying
lit candles in their hands as they sing. There is likewise a chosen
Lucia for the entire procession. Danish people also give food during
this annual holiday.
★ In Norway, St. Lucia’s Day is one of the only three celebrations
recognized across the nation, along with St. Olav and St. John’s
Day. This holiday was first introduced to Norwegians in the late
1000s.
★ In Italy, the festival of lights is likewise celebrated on December 13,
particularly in the northern region and in Sicily. According to the
tradition, Saint Lucy visits homes on the said day. For such reason,
children write letters addressed to Lucy, a week before the festivity
takes place, to tell her how they act and do good throughout the
year in able to receive all the gifts that they want. This event is more
religious-themed in the country.
THE SYMBOL
★ As previously noted, St. Lucia’s Day is usually celebrated on the
13th day of December. Some people believe that it is because of the
eight-day gap in the old Julian calendar, marking the said date as
the beginning of the winter solstice.
★ However, others would say that it was on December 13 that
Christianity was first introduced in Scandinavia. Some individuals
feel that it is the day when Saint Lucia was born.
★ For whatever reasons it might be, St. Lucia’s Day represents the
blessings (light) that people receive in their lives amidst the
challenges (darkness).

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Saint Lucia's Day in a Map

St. Lucia’s Day is an annual tradition celebrated in
various countries in Europe. Locate the countries in
which the said tradition is being celebrated.

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Saint Lucia's Day in a Map

ANSWER KEY

SWEDEN FINLAND

NORWAY

DENMARK

CROATIA
BOSNIA
ITALY

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