Our friends the Hoffmans are half Swedish and informed us about this fun celebration they have on December 13th. Julia Hoffman (Kindergarten) came to our classroom dressed as Santa Lucia today and passed out yummy cookies. The children loved it!
Sweet Julia in her Santa Lucia costume
With the 2 Hoffman Girls
Some facts about Santa Lucia
Lucia is a Sicilian saint who died in the 4th century. She was burned at the stake, but the flames didn’t touch her so she was stabbed in the heart and martyred.
Lucia is a Sicilian saint who died in the 4th century. She was burned at the stake, but the flames didn’t touch her so she was stabbed in the heart and martyred.
The day dedicated to her is December 13th, which traditionally was thought to be the darkest day of the year in the middle ages. The celebration of Santa Lucia in the Scandinavian countries started in the 17th century at Värmland in Sweden, and was quickly adopted widely around Sweden, and thereafter the rest of Scandinavia.
Santa Lucia is the bringer of light into the darkness, and is a tradition well worth keeping. Scandinavian winters are long, dark and cold (like Canadian and some American winters), and Santa Lucia brings in hope, light and strength to go on though winter. She is celebrated in all Scandinavian countries.
Found: http://www.activekidsclub.com/fresh-air-living/feature/santa-lucia.html
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