It was the day of Santa Lucia today, as the day is over for me by now.
We had a fantastic day at Un Momento Nordico. We had an " Open Day " celebrating Santa Lucia " with the traditional glogg (mulled wine) , warm apple juice with lots of sweets and salmon in a few variations.
The shop has been open for over 3 years and I am very proud of having wonderful clients. This was our forth Santa Lucia Party.
Under the arcades of the Sanctuary Oropa, Biella ,there was also a group of Swedish girls singing Christmas carols and showing the traditional procession, organized by the community of Ronco,Biella.
The celebration, which is headed by "Lucy" and the eight bridesmaids with lighted candles before the Virgin Mary will celebrate the anniversary of Oropa, finds it origins in the tradition according to which Lucy, Siracusana girl of good family, brooke off the engagement to devote her life to the marginalized and suffering: It is said that with a lamp attached to the head began to walk narrow passages of the catacombs to distribute the assets of her dowry to the poor.
Martyred under Diocletian, Saint Lucia is revered for centuries in Sweden, probably due to the Christian missionaries who spread the cult. celebrated on December 13, Lucy, "bearer of light" is remembered by a girl dressed in a white robe and a crown of seven candles, which collects offerings and gifts to be distributed during the Christmas holidays.
Gunn
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