Sue Ellen's Scrapbook
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St. Lucia
George's relatives in Sweden celebrate the holiday of St. Lucia on December 13. Lucia Day is a celebration of light on the longest night of the year. All the kids dress up in white and have a big parade with stars and candles.
St. Lucia
One of George's cousins was elected to dress up like St. Lucia. She wore a white dress, and a wreath of candles on her head. Sounds kind of dangerous to me!
St. Lucia
The parades go all through the streets in Sweden. When it's all over, everyone's feet are frozen stiff, but they've had so much fun they barely notice!
St. Lucia
During the parade, a pack of snow fell off a big oak tree right onto George's uncle! He froze from his nose to his toes!
St. Lucia
St. Lucia can be celebrated with dancing and lots of tasty baked goods, like spicy gingersnaps (called "pepparkakor") and sweet lussekatt saffron buns. Mmmm!
