# @nordicmuseum on Instagram

- **Type:** Image
- **Original URL:** https://www.instagram.com/p/DDiTMIsSKhx
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/30335823-nordicmuseum-instagram
- **Thumbnail:** https://img.gondola.cc/tr:w-,h-,fo-auto/postThumbnails/0c90174121.jpg
- **Posted:** 2024-12-13T22:50:44.000+00:00

## Caption

✨ Today is St. Lucia's Day!

December 13th honors Saint Lucia of Syracuse, a martyr known for her acts of kindness. In Scandinavian countries, the holiday is marked by beautiful traditions that bring light to dark winter days. 

Celebrations usually involve a procession, during which a girl chosen to represent St. Lucia wears the iconic white robe, a red sash, and crown of candles—symbolizing hope and generosity. Families gather to sing traditional songs and enjoy special treats like saffron buns (lussekatter). Fun fact: In Sweden, the saffron in the buns was once believed to ward off evil spirits.

🕯️ How will you be celebrating this luminous day? 
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Images courtesy of @visitsweden:
1. Henrik Trygg/Johnér/imagebank.sweden.se
2. Sofia Sabel/imagebank.sweden.se

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| Name | Username | Profile | Role |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| National Nordic Museum | @nordicmuseum | https://gondola.cc/nordicmuseum | Non-Profit Organization |
| Carly Hinman | @carly.hinman | https://gondola.cc/carly.hinman | Marketing Specialist |

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