Finland’s St. Lucia Day is the country’s version of ... The festival marks the beginning of the Christmas season in Scandinavia, and it is meant to bring hope and light during the darkest ...
The holiday season holds a magical allure that transcends borders, blending festive spirit with deeply rooted traditions.
Saint Lucia Day is celebrated across Finland, especially in Swedish-speaking communities, every year on 13 December. The day has Catholic and Orthodox origins and is widely celebrated as a festival of ...
has said that St. Lucia, a Christian martyr, brings life to darkness and messages of compassion, hope, and courage to the year ahead as followers of Jesus Christ prepare for the Christmas festival.
A York Minster spokesman said: “The celebration of Sankta Lucia is based on the bravery and martyrdom of a young Sicilian girl – St Lucy – who died in the early fourth century. The ...