In Sweden, the Lucia celebration on December 13th honors St. Lucy, with early morning ceremonies featuring girls in white gowns and wreaths of candles.
Historically linked to the shortest day of the year, the tradition symbolizes light and hope, stemming from legends of St. Lucy aiding starving villagers.
Lucia celebrations include sweet treats like glogg, lussekatter, and ginger snaps, and while mostly for girls, boys can participate as 'star boys'.
The festivities are punctuated by the Neapolitan song 'Santa Lucia,' which has been adapted into Swedish, emphasizing the light St. Lucy brings.
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