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  1. www.britannica.com › topic › St-Lucias-DaySt. Lucia’s Day | History, Traditions, & Facts | Britannica

    Sep 7, 2024 · St. Lucia’s Day, festival of lights celebrated in Sweden, Norway, and the Swedish-speaking areas of Finland on December 13 in honour of St. Lucia (St. Lucy). One of the earliest Christian martyrs, St. Lucia was killed by the Romans in 304 ce because of her religious beliefs. 1 of 2.

  2. visitsweden.com › christmas › luciaLucia – an old Swedish tradition | Visit Sweden

    Dec 1, 2023 · A Christian feast day, it commemorates the martyr Lucia of Syracuse, who, as legend has it, brought food to Christians hiding in Roman catacombs, lighting her way with a candlelit wreath on her head. The 13 December was the historic Julian calendar’s shortest day, and according to Swedish folklore, the long night was dangerous, with dark spirits out in force.

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  4. www.cnn.com › travel › lucia-day-december-13-swedenLucia Day: Finding joy in the darkness in Sweden | CNN

    Dec 12, 2023 · December 13 is Luciadagen or “Lucia Day,” on which Swedes celebrate the coming of light in the darkness. The day was originally timed to the Julian calendar which marked midwinter — the ...

  5. nordictimes.com › culture › the-story-of-luciaThe story of Lucia - The Nordic Times

    Dec 13, 2023 · At the same time, each day was given a Christian saint, and December 13 was the day of St. Lucia. Today we have the Gregorian calendar and the winter solstice is December 22. Lucia is considered a martyr by the Christian world and is also venerated as a saint by the Roman Catholic Church. She was a young woman born in the 280s in Syracuse, Sicily.

  6. www.voguescandinavia.com › articles › everything-youEverything you need to know about St Lucia's Day - Vogue ...

    The day is celebrated with a Lucia train (Luciatåg) procession in which a young girl elected to portray St Lucia leads the way wearing a white gown, with a red sash and crown of candles. She is trailed by Lucia handmaidens ( tärnor ), star boys ( stjärngossar ) and gingerbread men ( pepparkaksgubbar ) who all carry candles.

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  7. www.lifeinnorway.net › santa-lucia-dayThe Scandinavian Santa Lucia Celebrations Explained

    Dec 1, 2021 · 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. By mid-November, you'll find a small ...

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  9. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Saint_Lucy's_DaySaint Lucy's Day - Wikipedia

    Saint Lucy's Day, also called the Feast of Saint Lucy, is a Christian feast day observed on 13 December. The observance commemorates Lucia of Syracuse, an early-fourth-century virgin martyr under the Diocletianic Persecution. [1] According to legend, she brought food and aid to Christians hiding in the Roman catacombs, wearing a candle-lit ...