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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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Media ID 20148333
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Busily Cakes Carries Chosen Coffee Gifts Lucia Lucy Preparing Sweden 1927 December
18x24 inch Poster Print
Bring the enchanting tradition of Lucia Day to your home with our stunning poster prints from Media Storehouse, featuring this beautiful image of a young girl from Sweden, representing Saint Lucia, dating back to 1927. With a radiant smile and carrying traditional symbols of coffee and cakes, she embodies the spirit of generosity and light during the darkest days of the year. These high-quality poster prints, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, are the perfect addition to your Christmas decor and a beautiful reminder of this cherished Scandinavian custom.
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes. Printed on 150 gsm Matte Paper for a natural feel and supplied rolled in a tube. Great for framing and should last many years. To clean wipe with a microfiber, non-abrasive cloth or napkin. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes (A0, A1, A2, A3 etc). Whilst poster paper is sometimes thinner and less durable than our other paper types, they are still ok for framing and should last many years. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Estimated Product Size is 46.3cm x 61.6cm (18.2" x 24.3")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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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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