In Sweden, one of the biggest celebration is St. Lucia’s Day celebrated on December 13th.
The tradition comes from the stories about St. Lucia. She was a young Christian who was killed for her faith in 304 AC since she secretly would bring food to the persecuted Christians in the catacombs, in Rome. She would wear candles on her head to have her hands free to carry the basket with supplies. For this, Lucy means “light.”
Resource & Phot credits: http://www.whychristmas.com/cultures/sweden.shtml
Lovely tradition to celebrate with family and friends!
La tradición nos cuenta que en el día de Santa Lucia, Diciembre 13, recordamos la valiente joven que traía provisiones a los cristianos que se encontraban cautivos en las catacumbas de Roma. Por su acción murió mártir el 334 DC.
Lucia significa LUZ. Ella llevaba en su cabeza un candelabro que la guiaba por las cuevas y le permitía tener sus manos libres para llevar la comida a los necesitados.
Santa Lucia Baking Traditions:
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| http://blog.kingarthurflour.com/2010/12/04/holiday-baking-traditions-st-lucia-buns/ |
¡Hermosa tradición para celebrar con nuestras familias y amistades!
Maritza Martínez Mejía
Mother, Educator, Bilingual Author and Translator
Recipient of the Crystal Apple Award 2006, VCB Poetry Winner 2015, Author’s Talk Book Award 2016, The Latino Book Awards 2016 and Author’s Talk Book Show 2017.
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