Lucia Day is celebrated each year on December 13 throughout Scandinavia. It is a fascinating mix of facts and myths surrounding a young woman from Syracuse, Italy whose life and death in the 3rd century lead eventually to her sainthood. The traditions inspired by Saint Lucia have been especially embraced by Swedes and there are […]
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World Holiday Traditions: Advent Calendars
As long as I can remember, I’ve had an Advent Calendar for the holidays. Even as an adult, I look forward to each morning in December searching for the little number revealing the door I get to peel open and delighting at the image inside. As a child, it gave me something to do as […]