For the past several years we have tried toCelebrate Christmas Around the World.
December 13th is Santa Lucia's Day
and is celebrated in Sweden.
(We were a little late this year and
had our celebration on the 19th.)
On this day, the eldest daughter in a family
wears a white robe with a red sash
and a head wreath with candles.
All dressed up, she serves the family
Santa Lucia buns (Lussekatter) and coffee.
(Okay we have sweet rolls and hot chocolate!)
Santa Lucia is followed by the star boys
who wear pointed hats and carry star wands.
(Forgot the wand for star boy!)
I am sure this is a tradition for almost every family
that lives in the Salt Lake Valley.
Going to Temple Square to see the Lights
is something we have done every year.
Most years we ride TRAX and have dinner at the Food Court,
But this year we mixed it up a little.
We went down early and had dinner at the Lion House
before enjoying the lights on Temple Square.
It was also wonderful to sit and contemplate
the Savior as we sat near the Christus Statue.
I also kept thinking about coming here as a child
with my family and how it helps me focus on
the Meaning of Christmas
What we didn't do was ride the escalators!
Merry Christmas !!!
December 13th is Santa Lucia's Day
and is celebrated in Sweden.
(We were a little late this year and
had our celebration on the 19th.)
On this day, the eldest daughter in a family
wears a white robe with a red sash
and a head wreath with candles.
All dressed up, she serves the family
Santa Lucia buns (Lussekatter) and coffee.
(Okay we have sweet rolls and hot chocolate!)
Santa Lucia is followed by the star boys
who wear pointed hats and carry star wands.
(Forgot the wand for star boy!)
I am sure this is a tradition for almost every familythat lives in the Salt Lake Valley.
Going to Temple Square to see the Lights
is something we have done every year.
Most years we ride TRAX and have dinner at the Food Court,
But this year we mixed it up a little.
We went down early and had dinner at the Lion House
before enjoying the lights on Temple Square.
It was also wonderful to sit and contemplate
the Savior as we sat near the Christus Statue.
I also kept thinking about coming here as a child
with my family and how it helps me focus on
the Meaning of Christmas
What we didn't do was ride the escalators!Merry Christmas !!!
2 comments:
cute family!
Well since you didn't ride the escalators, you missed out on the highlight of the evening! One of these years I am going to get your ideas for Christmas around the world!
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