Lucia – an old Swedish tradition | Visit Sweden
Oct 17, 2025 · On 13 December, Sweden celebrates Lucia Day. The event symbolizes light in a dark winter. Celebrated annually in December, this historic custom is an atmospheric event …
St. Lucia’s Day | History, Traditions, & Facts | Britannica
St. Lucia’s Day is a festival of lights celebrated in Sweden, Norway, and the Swedish-speaking areas of Finland on December 13 in honor of St. Lucia. One of the earliest Christian martyrs, …
Lucia in Sweden
Oct 9, 2025 · The annual celebration of Lucia in Sweden involves girls and boys clad in white full-length gowns singing songs together. The candlelit Lucia procession on 13 December is …
The story of Lucia - The Nordic Times
Dec 13, 2024 · Today, Lucia is usually celebrated in Sweden on the morning of December 13. Lucia walks in the dark with a crown of candles, real or battery operated, with an entourage of …
Why Sweden honors St. Lucy, a beloved Italian saint
Dec 13, 2023 · St. Lucy’s Day, also known as Lucia Day, is a traditional Swedish celebration filled with children in costumes, elaborate processions, and Swedish treats — all honoring the …
Lucia in Stockholm – Official guide – Visit Stockholm
4 days ago · Experience the magic of Lucia Day (December 13th) in Stockholm! Find the best concerts, traditional processions, and where to celebrate this beautiful Swedish tradition.
Lucia | Visit Småland
Lucia – The Festival of Light on December 13th Every year on December 13th, Lucia is celebrated, a tradition that spreads light and joy during the winter darkness. Lucia Day …
Embracing the Darkness: The Swedish Tradition of Lucia Day
Dec 12, 2023 · Discover the Swedish tradition of Lucia Day, a celebration of light in the midst of winter darkness. Learn about the history and customs of this ancient holiday, now spreading …
St. Lucia Day - by Shauna Sadowski - An American in Sweden
Dec 15, 2024 · In the heart of the Scandinavian winter, when darkness lingers and the days are short, Swedes turn to a time-honored celebration of light: St. Lucia Day. Held on December …
Lucia Festival (St. Lucia's Day),Sweden | Dates, Place, Topicis
The Lucia Festival is Sweden’s festival of light, held in the heart of winter to symbolize hope and unity. In December, as Sweden’s long winter nights reach their darkest, St. Lucia’s Day gently …