Feast Day of St. Lucia
December 13

In Sweden and Norway, this day honors the turning tide of winter and return of the light. Traditionally, a young woman in a white gown with red sash and a crown of lingonberry twigs and blazing candles wakens her family with saffron rolls and coffee.

Despite their long, dark winters, Swedish people are some of the happiest in the world. Sweden ranks 7th out of 178 countries in a study that looks at the well-being of populations. To learn more about this study, click here.

To learn more about St. Lucia's traditions, you can explore the Sant Lucia webpage.

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