Sankta Lucia Celebration 2025

- This Month's Program from the Swedish Cultural Society
Date: December 13, 2025
@ 9:00 am
Location: Duluth Holiday Inn - Great Lakes Ballroom

About the Program

Come join us in celebrating Sankta Lucia.

Seating begins at 8:20 am.

  • Lucia Processional
  • Scandinavian Buffet Brunch

Cost

  • Adults – $25
  • Children 5-10 – $15
  • Children 4 & under – Free

Tickets

For tickets, call Wendy (218) 722-6112 by November 28.

Sankta Lucia – Background

Santa Lucia (or St. Lucy or Sankta Lucia in Swedish) is an Italian Christian martyr known as the patron saint of light, celebrated on December 13th, the traditional day of her death in 304 AD. Her legend, which has merged with pagan winter solstice traditions, features prominently in Scandinavian Christmas customs, where a young girl dressed as Santa Lucia, wearing a crown of candles and white, leads processions and brings saffron buns.