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LUCIA DAY, SWEDEN
15 December is LUCIA DAY, and the girl chosen to be Saint Lucy carries coffee and cakes to those who are busily preparing Christmas gifts Date: 1927
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Busily Cakes Carries Chosen Coffee Gifts Lucia Lucy Preparing Sweden 1927 December
Large Photo Mug (15 oz)
Brighten up your mornings with our Media Storehouse Photo Mug featuring the enchanting image of Saint Lucia from Mary Evans Prints Online. Dated back to 1927, this timeless photograph captures the essence of Lucia Day in Sweden, with the radiant Saint Lucia carrying coffee and cakes to those in need of warmth and sustenance during the bustling Christmas season. Each sip from this mug brings a delightful blend of tradition and festivity, making it an ideal gift for the coffee lover in your life or a cherished addition to your own collection. Embrace the magic of the holiday season with every use.
Elevate your coffee or tea experience with our premium white ceramic mug. Its wide, comfortable handle makes drinking easy, and you can rely on it to be both microwave and dishwasher safe. Sold in single units, preview may show both sides of the same mug so you can see how the picture wraps around.
Elevate your coffee or tea experience with our premium white ceramic mug. Its wide, comfortable handle makes drinking easy, and you can rely on it to be both microwave and dishwasher safe. Sold in single units, preview may show both sides of the same mug so you can see how the picture wraps around.
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
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December 15, 1927: A Traditional Celebration of Lucia Day in Sweden This evocative photograph captures the essence of Lucia Day, a cherished Swedish tradition that takes place each year on December 15. The image features a young girl, radiantly dressed as Saint Lucia, carrying a tray laden with coffee and cakes as she makes her way through a snowy landscape. Lucia Day, also known as Saint Lucy's Day, is a centuries-old custom that celebrates the coming of the winter solstice and the return of the light. The tradition originated in the 13th century and is believed to have been inspired by Saint Lucia of Syracuse, a Christian martyr who is said to have brought food and light to the people of her city during a famine. In Sweden, the celebration of Lucia Day involves the selection of a young girl to represent Saint Lucia, who then leads a procession of children dressed as stars, angels, and other characters from Swedish folklore. The chosen Lucia wears a crown of candles on her head and a red robe, symbolizing the light that Saint Lucia brought to her community. In this photograph, the Lucia of 1927 can be seen making her way through a snowy village, her face lit up with the warm glow of the candles on her head. She carries a tray of coffee and cakes, offering a moment of respite and comfort to those who are busily preparing for the Christmas season. The image captures the spirit of community, tradition, and the enduring power of light in the darkest days of the year.
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