Saints, spooks, and eyeballs: An immigrant's view of Lucia in Sweden

It's mid-December and in Sweden that means Lucia: groups of white-robed people singing with candles on their heads. But what exactly is this strangely beautiful (and beautifully eerie) celebration about, and where did it come from?

Dec 11, 2025 - 12:00
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Saints, spooks, and eyeballs: An immigrant's view of Lucia in Sweden
It's mid-December and in Sweden that means Lucia: groups of white-robed people singing with candles on their heads. But what exactly is this strangely beautiful (and beautifully eerie) celebration about, and where did it come from?

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