Posted in Sweden, Uncategorized, tagged December 2010, London, Lucia, Seamen's Church on December 6, 2010| Leave a Comment »
By Madelaine Triebe
Norwegian seaman who travelled the seas
The Lucia procession took place in the Seamen’s Chruch yesterday at 6pm and this is how it looked like.
The Swedish church was originally meant for the Swedish and Norwegian seamen that travelled over the sea to the UK.
However as there are now only around 7000 Swedish seamen left, the church also works as a gathering place for Scandos in need of some spiritual guidance.
Posted in Sweden, tagged Celebration, Christmas, Dec 13, Lucia, Swedish on December 2, 2010| Leave a Comment »
By Madelaine Triebe
Saint Lucy’s Day, or Lucia as it is commonly known, is celebrated on Dec 13 in Sweden. Although not being a public holiday it is a popular event celebrated in schools, hospitals, offices and churches all around the country.
Since kindergarten Lucia is something very familiar to Swedish kids. Weeks before the day with capital D mini elections are held in schools to choose the main role of the procession, the “Lucia” herself, the lead singer with candles in her hair. As the celebration involves quite a lot of singing, it is a plus that the girl being the Lucia actually has a voice, but speaking from own experiences the election of the Lucia among young kids can be very much based on the prettiness of the girl.
Global Xmas 