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ST LUCIA

Warszawa
29 November 2017, 18:00

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Santa Lucia is one of the most important traditions in Sweden. A Sicilian saint has over centuries evolved into a Swedish queen of light. Lucia is celebrated in every home, school, workplace, hospital, church - everywhere and by everyone. We are delighted to share this magic tradition with our friends and partners in Poland.

The celebrations start in the morning with Lucia processions in workplaces and schools. Each year an election for Sweden’s Lucia is organized and the offcial procession is held at Skansen – the oldest outdoor museum in the world – in Stockholm.

The Lucia Tradition
Long before the tradition started the night to the 13th of December was considered the longest and darkest of the year. It was according to folklore dangerous - animals could speak and other supernatural forces were on the move. To keep safe people stayed awake all night. Lucia, who arrives early singing with “light in the hair”, eased the weight ofthe scary night.

Another background to the Lucia celebrations comes from Italy. Lucia, a young woman, used her dowry to feed the poor, which upset her fiancé. He reported her for being a Christian,a crime in the Roman society, and therefore she was sentenced to death.

We celebrated this unique tradition on Wednesday, November 29th at The Swedish Embassy in Warsaw with H.E. Ambassador of Sweden Stefan Gullgren  & Members of SPCC Swedish Business Club.

We would like to thank you for joining us on behalf of our Partners:




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