The Swedish Christmas season begins with the observance of Santa Lucia Day and a celebration of light in the dark winter days. Lucia is crowned with candles and dressed in white. She is accompanied by attendants, each carrying a candle, as well as “star boys” carrying stars.

The Swedish Christmas season begins with the observance of Santa Lucia Day and a celebration of light as the Christmas season begins. Enjoy coffee and treats following the procession and program. We’ll dance around Christmas tree and Santa will be available to greet the children.

SWEDISH LUCIA CELEBRATION
Sunday, December 15, 2013
4 -6 p.m.
at Whitnall Park Lutheran Church
5847 Lilac Lane
105th and Forest Home Avenue
(just east of Hwy. 100) in Hales Corners, WI

For further information, visitSWEDISH AMERICAN HISTORICAL SOCIETY OF WI, INC. at www.sahswi.org or call 414-352-7890