Happy Saint Lucy's Day
Saint Lucy is an important saint in Scandinavia. Her day is 13 December, which was around the winter solstice when the Julian calendar was in use. This her tradition of being the patron of light and hope persevered alongside the old pagan tradition. It's normal to serve this bread with coffee and maybe ginger biscuits to family and friends.
Santa Lucia is also patron of Syracuse, Sicily and is celebrated for several days.
Light and hope to us all π
Happy Saint Lucy's Day
Saint Lucy is an important saint in Scandinavia. Her day is 13 December, which was around the winter solstice when the Julian calendar was in use. This her tradition of being the patron of light and hope persevered alongside the old pagan tradition. It's normal to serve this bread with coffee and maybe ginger biscuits to family and friends.
Santa Lucia is also patron of Syracuse, Sicily and is celebrated for several days.
Light and hope to us all π