That’s the traditional Swedish tale of Lucia, or, as she is sometimes referred to, St. Lucia, a mythic figure who leads candlelit processions all over Sweden on Dec. 13. Luciadagen, or Lucia Day ...

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 beloved saint.

Day 13: For a Celebrated Chef, the Tastes and Smells of St. Lucia Day in Sweden Linger In his restaurants, including his latest, Marcus Samuelsson draws inspiration from childhood memories of the ...

Growing up in Sweden, Emma Bengsston was always cast as a gingersnap man, never the candle-crowned St. Lucia selected to head the train of children walking from house to house through her village ...

Dozens of swimmers marked Saint Lucia’s Day in Sweden on Friday (December 13) with candle-lit processions in a central Stockholm swimming pool.The day is traditionally celebrated with a ...

The Wyeth Tootle Mansion hosted its annual Christmas Doll Tea Sunday afternoon.

FITCHBURG — In observance of Saint Lucia Day, the community is invited to a Swedish Meatball Dinner, beginning at 5 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 10, at Emanuel Lutheran Church, 1200 John Fitch Highway.