The Swedish Lucia tradition and its roots

Today is the third advent and Lucia. Let’s talk about this “light in darkness” tradition and it’s roots, let’s talk about the winter solstice, and the tale of Staffan. Grab some spiced mulled wine (glögg) or Julmust and let’s have a little story time. My Social media and Support links: Jonna Jinton did it better: ( SWE) Sweden’s only comedian Johan Glans did the joke first: (SWE) Allmogen is a good source for swedish history and folklore: (SWE) Jan Öjvind Swahn - Stora Julboken The songs used are: Relaxing Viking Music (Scandinavian & Nordic sounds) by Danheim Royalty Free Medieval Music - “Marked“ by Alexander Nakarada Track: Someday Artist: Federico Fabbiano Music provided by Oak Studios Creative Commons - Attribution ND 4.0 -- License: Download link (HQ):