Alright, got to tell you folks about another big Swedish event. On December 13 we celebrate Lucia with singing and food. St. Lucia was an Italian saint, the bearer of light. How that ever got to Sweden and became a tradition, I (Monika) am still not quite sure.The girl picked to be Lucia is usually the pretty, tall, blond girl that everybody likes which meant that the short, chubby girl with brown hair never got picked to be Lucia. Hmmph. The girl in the picture is obviously pretty and probably tall so she made the cut despite her brown hair.
The Lucia carries lit candles in a wreath on her head as she and other girls and boys go carrolling in schools, churches etc.
Can't tell you how many heads of hair catches on fire every year. There is always a herd of moms nearby with wet towels ready to jump in case of fire mishaps.With Lucia also comes "lussebullar" which is basically sweet bread made with saffron. They are delicious.
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Hi! I can confirm that "lussekatter" are in fact delicious. I've already eaten several, you can't escape them anywhere at this time of the year! Lucia also came to the office this week. It was very nice and it was the first time I've seen this ceremony. And guess which food and drinks were offered? Julmust and lussekatter of course! Bye, Roswitha
Monika, did you make 'lussekatter' for your boys this year or perhaps some gingerbread?
We just made gingerbread cookies tonight. Lots of fun! It helps when the cookie cutters are in the shape of cars and trucks for little boys. We have not made lussekatter though. We will make them for sure next year in Sweden.
Monika
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