Lucia also has links to a German tradition of girls dressing as "Christ children ... particularly the Neapolitan Song Santa Lucia, which has been given Swedish Lyrics which speak of Lucia bringing ...

If your children have just started school or preschool in Sweden or you ... be your first ever Lucia celebration. What is it, and how should you prepare? First off, Lucia is celebrated on December ...

Swedes from across the north-east of England have celebrated the traditional ... very dark in Sweden," Ms Auld said. "At this time you barely get hours of daylight." Barry Male "Lucia" wears ...

From delivering their gifts with a rhyme (a Swedish Christmas must) to candles in every room, here are 12 of the biggest Swedish Christmas traditions ... before seeing what Santa left them ...

In Sweden, festivities begin with St. Lucia's Day ... with stockings, Santa Claus, and holiday movies. Both cultures embrace warmth and togetherness, blending traditions into magical celebrations ...

The atmospheric family church procession is based on the traditional Swedish Lucia celebration - a powerful symbol and celebration of light and an integral part of the Advent season. The ...

A traditional Swedish service has been held at York Minster for another year. Sankta Lucia, which is a celebration of the 'bringer of light' during winter, took place at The Minster on Monday ...