Tag: Lucia day

  • Wax on, wax off

    Yesterday was Lucia day here in Sweden, the holiday where we celebrate St. Lucia and the light in the darkness this time of year. Two things fascinate me about this […]

  • #6 Lucia Day has Major Health and Safety Issues

    Rachel, from the UK, discusses her hatred of saffron buns and Lucia, why you can’t name your kid Ikea here, and lots of talk about stabbing! All on this week’s […]

  • #6 Lucia Day has Major Health and Safety Issues

    Rachel, from the UK, discusses her hatred of saffron buns and Lucia, why you can’t name your kid Lucifer here, and lots of talk about stabbing!

  • Christmas in Sweden – St. Lucia

    December 13, St. Lucia day Today begins early in the morning when it’s still dark. A girl dresses up as a dead Italian saint with fire on her head followed […]

  • Lucia day

    Today is the celebration of St. Lucia in Sweden.  We celebrate by lighting candles on our children’s’ heads while demanding they sing and bring us breakfast. Or a nicer way […]