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December 13th is the traditional Scandanavian feast of St. Lucia's: both in hinor of St. Lucia, and marking the shortest day of the year in the old calendar. Here's some information regarding this day: And Happy St. Lucia's Day, Maya Pirata and Odd People of Swedish, Norwegian, or Danish origins! |
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Happy St. Lucia's Day! |
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Happy St. Lucia's Day. thanks for the info, evil pop tart! |
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Thank you Odd People for noticing this odd celebration though I don't take any special participation in it. It's just there and everywhere, in the hospitals, churches and every working place and most homes, even in the streets.
Saint Lucia's Day honors a young Christian girl, martyred in ancient Rome, who is always portrayed with her head encircled by a halo of lights. For many Swedes Lucia Day forms the gateway to the Christmas season.
Santa Lucia is the protector of eyesight.
Here you can read who Saint Lucia was
http://www.internet-at-work.com/hos_mcgrane/holidays/nora.html
Maya Piraya ;) |
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Happy St Lucia's Day, Maya. |
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It's nice to learn about Holiday celebrations in other lands. Happy St. Lucia's Day, all! |
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Happy St. Lucia's Day. [sorry I'm late] |
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