Sweetness and Light
Every year on 13 December, before the morning sun lights the sky, Lucia comes wearing a candle-lit evergreen wreath, bearing saffron buns and coffee (cocoa for the children). We sit in bed together, savouring this delicacy in the stillness of dawn.
A circlet of evergreen, lit with candles, symbolising the Light of the World and His eternal nature
Lucia {eldest daughter Cat}
Lussekatter
Josie's first taste of Lussekatt.
The night treads heavily
around yards and dwellings
In places unreached by sun,
the shadows brood
Into our dark house she comes,
bearing lighted candles,
Saint Lucia, Saint Lucia.
13 December, 2011 @ 9:13 pm
One of these years, I’d like to celebrate St. Lucia Day, since it is part of my Swedish heritage. I must admit, I’m a little nervous about baking with saffron! Looks as if you had a nice celebration!