Christmas is the biggest, longest and most important holiday the Swedes have. The Christmas holiday begins on December 13th, which is Lucia Day.

Lucia Day: The longest night of the year, when man and beast need extra nourishment. Someone is choosen from each home and is called the "Queen of Light." She wears a white gown and a crown of candles in her hair. She brings out all the food and drinks.

 St. Lucia Day video

The students perform a small skit of Lucia Day at school

 

The boys wear cone-shaped hats with stars on them  

 

 

 

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