Description
The Swallings Lucia Girl with Wooden Candle (SKU: SW776) is a traditional Swedish holiday figurine standing 5 inches high. This charming piece brings the rich heritage of Scandinavian winter celebrations and traditional Lucia crowns into your home.
Product Specifications
- Brand: Swallings
- SKU: SW776
- Height: 5 inches
- Origin: Made in Sweden
- Design: Lucia Girl holding a wooden candle
The Tradition and Legend of Santa Lucia
Celebrated across Scandinavian countries on December 13, Santa Lucia marks the beginning of the holiday season. The tradition involves electing a girl to portray Lucia, wearing a white gown, red sash, and a crown of candles. She leads a procession of women holding candles, symbolizing the fire that refused to take St. Lucia's life.
According to legend, Lucia was a medieval saint who carried food and drink to hungry folk in the Swedish province of Varmland during a famine, famously seen across Lake Vanern wearing her crown of lights. Though the legend originated in Sicily, she stands today as an enduring symbol of light, hope, and goodwill.
