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St. Lucy/Lucia is one of the only saints celebrated by the overwhelmingly Lutheran Nordic peoples(Danes, Swedes, Finns and Norwegians). The St. Lucy's Day celebrations retain many indigenousGermanic pagan, pre-Christian midwinter elements. Some of the practices associated with the day predate the adoption of Christianity in Scandinavia, and like much of Scandinavian folklore and even religiosity, is centered on the annual struggle between light and darkness.
The Nordic observation of St. Lucy is first attested in the Middle Ages, and continued after theProtestant Reformation in the 1520s and 1530s, although the modern celebration is only about 200 years old. It is likely that tradition owes its popularity in the Nordic countries to the extreme change in daylight hours between the seasons in this region.
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When is St. Lucy's feast day?
The feast of St. Lucy is December 13.
When is Saint Lucy's feast day?
The feast of St. Lucy of Syracuse is December 13.
What is Saint Lucia's feast day?
December 13 is the feast day of St. Lucy of Syracuse.
When are Saint Lucy's feast days?
The memorial of St. Lucy of Syracuse is celebrated on December 13.
What day does St. Lucy's Day begin?
Lucy's feast day is one day only - December 13.
What day is St. Lucia's Day in Sweden?
December 13th is the feast day of St. Lucy worldwide.
Where is St Lucy Day celebrated?
St. Lucia Day is celebrated in Sweden on December 13.
Are there saints feast day is in Advent?
Yes, there are dozens and dozens of saints who have their feast days during Advent, including St. Lucy, St. Nicholas, St. Cecilia, St. Juan Diego and many, many others.
Why is St. Lucy of Syracuse's feast day on December 13th?
St. Lucy of Syracuse's feast day is known as St. Lucia's Day in many western areas. It is celebrated on December 13th because when the festival first began in the 14th century this was the time in which it was believed to be the longest night.
When did Saint Lucy die?
St. Lucy of Syracuse was martyred in the year 304. The date is not certain but her feast is celebrated on December 13 in the Western Church.
What would people wear in their hair on St. Lucia's feast day?
There is no prescribed uniform for Saint Lucy's Day.
How did St. Lucy's day originate?
Whenever a person is declared to be a saint the Church sets aside a date on which that saint will be honored each year. St. Lucy was given the day of December 13th as her feast day.
