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Saint of Light
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Saint of Light Lucia, or 'Lucy', is the Christian saint of light and brightness. She lived about 1,700 years ago. Her saint's day is December 13. At this time of year, people in Sweden celebrate light and look forward to Christmas. Girls dress in white and wear head-dresses of shining candles set in wreaths of evergreen leaves. | | A Swedish girl wears a head-dress of shining candles, celebrating light on St. Lucia's day. |
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