Chapter 13 · Traditions and holidays
Vilken religiös gestalt har gett namn åt luciafirandet?
Which religious figure gave Lucia celebrations their name?
Correct answer: A Christian saint
The name comes from Saint Lucia, celebrated on 13 December in Catholic times. Today’s Swedish celebration combines that historical connection with folk customs and light in the winter darkness. During the nineteenth century, forms of the celebration spread further, including at universities.
Key words
helgon · saint
Source: Isof: Lucia · Lucia och mörkret
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Why this option does not fit
Jesu mor Maria
Mary and Lucia are different figures in Christian tradition.
Johannes Döparen
John the Baptist is part of Midsummer Day’s church background, not the origin of the name Lucia.
En av Jesu lärjungar
Lucia is a saint from a later period, not one of Jesus’ disciples.