13^th December

Invoke the light in the midst of winter,

gingerbread, cups of glogg, saffron buns,

almonds and raisins,

wreathes of candles

to honour St Lucy

on this special day.

‘It is believed that the tradition of Saint Lucy ‘Lucia’ Day was brought to Nordic countries by monks and missionaries during the Middle Ages.

St. Lucia’s story likely originates from Syracuse, Sicily, where she was born to noble Christian parents. After her mother’s miraculous healing at the shrine of Saint Agatha, Lucia dedicated her life to serving the poor and needy.

St. Lucia is often portrayed with a wreath of candles on her head, symbolizing the light of her faith.

In the city of York, the historic York Minster usually hosts a Lucia concert featuring traditional Swedish carols.’

Source (retrieved 2023)