Ah it's so good to be back. My computer was broken all of last week and I really missed this space and all of you. Be sure I will come around visiting today. First things first, however. Last night we lit the advent star knowing that today is St. Lucia. St. Lucia in Sweden is one of the highlights of the holiday season and at my house it's not any different.
The day started early with a fresh fallen snow and I found myself in a familiar setting, my kitchen. With everyone coming over to celebrate we needed a fresh batch of lussekatter.
As the house filled with the aroma of saffron buns baking, I set the table for a real festive fika ( swedish word for coffee break).
As friends arrive and listen to the story of St. Lucia, it's time to get ready for our family St. Lucia procession.
With just a few more adjustments and placement of the crown, we are ready to begin.
With our big girls away, this years Lucia was lilla Mimi (little mimi). Also known as the "Littlest St. Lucia." From the dining-room our procession begins.
and in through the kitchen...
and into the family room we sang the St. Lucia song happily.
As the songs went on and on and on......., one little St. Lucia got a little tired.
I bet you're wondering where is St. Lucia's attendants? Where are the starboys? Where are the tomte? Well......everyone is my house wants to be St. Lucia. As Georgie says, "It's Lucia Day, that means everyone gets to be Lucia." Indeed!
Is anyone hungry? There is a fine St. Lucia table set. Skål and Glad St. Lucia.
If you are really wanting to get in the mood, Swedish T.V. has a wonderful program every year. This year's presentation is from the city of växjö in the cathedral. It is in Swedish but you will not feel lost for a moment. The St. Lucia procession is the very first thing and then they move on to traditional Swedish Christmas songs. The entire program is almost an hour long but the procession is the first few minutes. Enjoy!
If you are wanting to make some of these treats for yourself including how to make a St. Lucia crown, head on over to Rhythm of the Home.
