Santa Lucia
Saint Lucy’s Day is celebrated throughout the Nordic countries. Small children dress in white frill nightgowns, hand out buns, and wear lights on their heads. This is in celebration of Lucia, a young Christian girl who, born in 283, would wear a candle on her head to keep both hands free as she delivered food to the needy. Lucia eventually died a martyr for her Christian faith.
A Candle in the Window
Light a candle and place it in your window in accordance with this ancient and popular Irish tradition. The candle welcomes in the unborn baby Jesus by serving as a guide for Joseph and Mary in search of shelter.
Karavaki
This ancient Greek tradition incorporates the lighting and decorating of ships and boats to guide sailors back home to their families for Christmas Eve. this tradition is beautiful in its creativity and focus on bringing our loved ones from afar.