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Santa Lucia Örnsköldsvik 2005 - Sweden
Santa Lucia came from Sicilia with some swedish soldiers a long time ago. At this time, the longest and darkest night (Julius calender) was the Santa Lucia night, and that Santa Lucia brought the sun back.
Now, Santa Lucia comes with a candle crown on her head and sings the Santa Lucia's song. She brings with her pepperkaka and safran cake (Luciakatte).
The ceremony of Sankta Lucia starts with a cortege in the city. It is followed by songs in one of the churches.
At the end, Santa Lucia goes out like on the pictures. During December, she will visit different companies to bring them the Light and to collect money for the Lions.
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Photo of the week
Thailand
Floating markets were a big parts of the Thai life. 104 km of Stockholm, there is still such a mrket that is surviving with turim (from Thailand and abroad).
Thai women goes from one place to another with their boats and tries to sell what they have: pepper, fruits, food...
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