Lucia, a very Swedish Christmas tradition that we have even in this area of Finland. These were riding horses. In this picture they are singing Lucia songs and traditional Christmas hymns.
@tanjaostman so amazing that the Lucia girl STILL has candles I her hair EVEN on a horse. Now that is a talent!
@sinbach @tanjaostman talent? Maybe. Bravery?? Definitely
@bethany @sinbach Here you see a picture of a Lucia crown with candles. They are covered to protect the head from dripping stearine. But I have heard of many incidents with burning hair and clothes. It's not uncommon to burn the person walking before you with the candles that are held in the hands of "tärnor", the girls walking behind Lucia.
@tanjaostman @bethany @sinbach this is so pretty but I wouldn't want to play that part... I have the ability to choke on air and stumble over nothing! 🤣
@MaryMamuzich @bethany @sinbach ... and some stumble over too long dresses. 🤣
@tanjaostman @bethany @sinbach oh no!! See!!! That would be me!