Lucia also has links to a German tradition of girls dressing as "Christ children", handing out Christmas ... Indeed, the Lucia celebrations are accompanied by music, particularly the Neapolitan Song ...

If your children have just started school or preschool in Sweden or you haven't been in the country for very long, this could be your first ever Lucia celebration. What is it, and how should you ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...