Saint Lucia's Day, also known as St. Lucia's Day, is traditionally celebrated on December 13 and has special significance in some countries such as Sweden, Norway, Denmark, Finland, Italy and Malta.
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Saint Lucia Day - interesting facts and information
- Saint Lucia: Saint Lucia was a young Christian martyr who was killed during Diocletian's persecution in 304 AD in Syracuse, Sicily. She is the patron saint of the blind because, according to legend, her eyes were cut off before she was executed.
- Celebration: In Sweden and other Scandinavian countries, the tradition of celebrating St. Lucia Day includes a procession of young girls dressed in white and with red stripes, symbolizing martyrdom. The eldest girl, called "Lucia," carries a wreath with lit candles on her head. Traditional songs are often sung, and participants often eat special safran cookies and a hot drink called "glogg."
- Celebration time: Saint Lucia's Day, celebrated on December 13, is a day that in the old Julian calendar marked the winter solstice, the shortest day of the year. Accordingly, the celebration of Saint Lucia Day is also related to the long, dark winter nights in Scandinavia and the symbolic coming of light.
- Cultural significance: Saint Lucia's Day is considered an important start to the holiday season in Scandinavia, and the customs associated with the holiday are deeply rooted in the culture of these countries. It is also an official holiday in Malta, where it is associated with harvest traditions.
