December 13 is Saint Lucia Day. St. Lucia of Syracuse was a Christian martyr. She smuggled food to the persecuted Christians hiding in the catacombs of Rome. To find her way she wore a wreath of candles on her head freeing her arms to carry more food. Her story was told by monks who first brought Christianity to Sweden. She is celebrated throughout Scandinavia as the bearer of light during the long dark Scandinavian winters. The Andersonville community of Chicago, once a heavily Swedish immigrant enclave, holds a yearly St. Lucia Festival and procession ending at the Swedish American Museum. The Festival of Lights ▼
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It’s such a wonderful picture from the festival. And it must be an enjoyable event as it is celebrated very close to Christmas. Would love to attend this event if I’m visit Chicago during December. We are hoping to have an amazing Christmas celebration this year, much like last year’s Christmas party at one of the Los Angeles event venues which was really a fun event.
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