Lucia: St Lucy's Day

[@cathyshannon1704]

Thank you for the story of St. Lucia. I had not heard the part of wearing the wreath of candles on her head so she could see to talk food to those hiding in the catacombs.

[@ModernFolkEmbroidery]

Thank you Cathy, glad you enjoyed this episode! :)

[@finknottle4192]

So lovely, Jacob! Your song brought back many happy memories of making the Lussekatter and my young daughters dressing up as Lucias and serving us breakfast! Now we play our Swedish Christmas recordings and dance around a little when we're decorating the tree.🌟🎄🌟

[@ModernFolkEmbroidery]

Oh that's so lovely - I love these traditions! The dancing around the tree thing is just such a joyous thing! :D

[@susanreamy6239]

Wonderful Jacob. We celebrate the tradition of Santa Lucia every December in our parish church. It is an annual fundraiser benefitting the San Francisco/Marin Food Bank. It's always a joy to see the girls in their white dresses, and to hear the traditional songs. I am enjoying my advent box, and all your accompanying videos. The music is a true delight. Thank-you so much for your time and creativity. ❣

[@ModernFolkEmbroidery]

Thank you so much Susan! What a lovely fundraiser that is! Glad to hear you're enjoying the countdown! :D

[@tealelder6475]

I’m loving this SAL. My girls are wondering when they get their heads. 😂 I enjoyed learning more about St Lucia. I knew a little bit about her. Beautiful song. ❤

[@ModernFolkEmbroidery]

Hahaha one day Teal, one day.... 😁

[@highwaystitchercoletteking5633]

My granddaughter has participated in Santa Lucia processions since she was four years old. This year at age 20 she was the one who wore the candles! My daughter in law is Swedish and it has always been part of their Christmas traditions. Thanks so much for all the interesting stories!

[@ModernFolkEmbroidery]

Oh that's so lovely Colette! Thank you for sharing this :)

[@donnalenhart8536]

Jacob, your talents know no bounds. I adore the stories/history lessons you share, and your singing voice is nothing short of angelic. The advent box has been such a joy (my first ever SAL). THANK YOU❤

[@ModernFolkEmbroidery]

Aw thank you Donna - so good to hear! :)

[@heidikuijer3612]

I just said it it Santa Lucia to my husband this morning. When we lived in Sweden I learned to make saffron buns. I continued to do so for years and then stopped. Don't really know why. They are delicious. This brought back memories for me this morning. Thank you Jacob. 🕯

[@ModernFolkEmbroidery]

Thank you Heidi - they are really lovely indeed. I've not had time to make them yesterday but I might bake some this afternoon... :)

[@deborahbrandenburger7240]

Fascinating story. I'm going to miss these daily learning videos once the Christmas season is over, but I know they are a lot of work.

[@ModernFolkEmbroidery]

Thank you so much Deborah! I am planning to do more videos in the new year - not daily ones for sure, but similar and way more often than I have been doing these past couple of years. Keep an eye on a video where I talk about that very soon! :)

[@deborahbrandenburger7240]

@@ModernFolkEmbroidery you have so much going on that I understand how hard it is to keep this going. But I know I love the information you find and the research you do. Thank you!

[@heleneckard4119]

This video brought back a vivid memory of my older sister as Santa Lucia in a procession at church. I was terrified that her hair was going to catch on fire😂 I just could not understand why anyone would wear lighted candles on their head. Now I know the origin. Thanks for sharing the story of Santa Lucia❤️

[@ModernFolkEmbroidery]

Oh that's amazing Helen! I so love reading the comments on this video and people's Lucia recollections :) Thank you for sharing!

[@else-mariatennessen6982]

Thank you for this saint and tradition story! So interesting!

[@ModernFolkEmbroidery]

Thank you! :)

[@rosemarycunningham8190]

Thank you so very much Jacob for another wonderful learning experience!

[@ModernFolkEmbroidery]

Thank you Rosemary! :)

[@estherovalle7909]

Thank you for sharing the story.😊

[@ModernFolkEmbroidery]

Thank you :)

[@elenoredanielsson6771]

🕯️Så fint🎶❣️✨ (Lussebulle/Saffransbröd😋)

[@ModernFolkEmbroidery]

Tack så mycket!

[@lanelles242]

Simply lovely Jacob so interesting, really enjoy learning the history Thank you! Gorgeous song to bring it altogether 😘

[@ModernFolkEmbroidery]

Thank you so much! :)

[@LizzyC430]

Thank you for another really interesting post. The song is beautiful and yes, the melody is familiar 😊

[@ModernFolkEmbroidery]

Thank you! :)

[@marilynmckenzie2111]

Thank you Jacob for sharing this interesting story and the song! 👩🏻‍🦰🇨🇦

[@ModernFolkEmbroidery]

Thank you Marilyn - glad you enjoyed it! :)

[@jeannegiebe2718]

Always another great, interesting video, and great music. Trying to keep up with the SAL, a few days behind but I’m making progress. I’m doing mine monochromatic with Falu Red from Roxy Floss Co. I still follow the daily stitching even though I’m just using one color.

[@ModernFolkEmbroidery]

Thank you! Oh lovely! The pattern will be released on the 1st as a 2-tone design - but it works really well in 1 colour too, and that's how I might stitch my own version, for my red sampler wall (with Falu Red too!).

[@lemonverbenalady]

Just love your videos! Love the stag in the Santa hat. But love all the info and the beautiful song at the end! Of course love how the pattern is unfolding! 👏👏

[@ModernFolkEmbroidery]

Thank you so much! Honestly it makes me very happy reading folks are enjoying the Countdown SAL stuff - thank you :)

[@stitchinginthemuseum]

Thank you for the great video. Our European friends have so many holiday traditions. It's fun learning about them. Have a great day ❄️

[@ModernFolkEmbroidery]

Thank you! There's a lot of them here with all these countries so close together. And there's so many awesome traditions that I don't know anything about. Still so much cool stuff to uncover! :)

[@elisareagan3136]

Very interesting! Thank you for the share.

[@ModernFolkEmbroidery]

Thank you! :)

[@lindaklinedinst9236]

Hi Jacob This is so interesting about Saint Lucia because in one of my Song Books there is a song called Saint Lucia so now I know the History behind this Song thanks to you. Thank You Jacob ❤️🎹❤️

[@ModernFolkEmbroidery]

Thank you Linda! She had a fascinating life. There's so many more tales that could've been told about her but it would've been too much for this video. I would definitely recommend reading more about her as she's a fascinating saint :)

[@lindaklinedinst9236]

@ - I will do a Research on her and read about her. ❤️

[@ElenaTeterina2024]

Thank you for your video and story ❤

[@ModernFolkEmbroidery]

Thank you Elena!

[@adelaidemorningstar1870]

❤❤❤❤

[@ModernFolkEmbroidery]

❤

[@biadoras]

I came here too check if you would cover my favourite Advent holiday. :) Although I were never allowed to be Lucia in school, not pretty enough and not tall enough, as someone decided the tallest girl got to be Lucia. Probably to stop the "beauty contest" part of choosing Lucia that many schools embrace. The songs (and concerts) are a big part of my love of this holiday. The story I learnt included St Lucias eyes getting gouged out. Always interesting how "christian cultural appropriation" changed our culture. :)

[@ModernFolkEmbroidery]

Oh yes - it's a little bit weird the "miss Lucia" contest that isn't but kinda is... 😂. I pondered if I should mention the eyes thing and decided against it as it's the teeniest bit gruesome :P. I do love the paintings of Lucia though - there's some beautiful and creative ways artists have interpreted the miracle of the eyes. My favourite is one where she is holding a "flower" but instead of flowers / leaves, it sprouts two eyes...!

[@MsKarenMR]

Happy Stitching ❤🌻❤🌻!!

[@ModernFolkEmbroidery]

Thank you and you too! :)

[@annekirstinesrensen6524]

Thank you for this. You’re doing fine on your pronunciation ❤

[@ModernFolkEmbroidery]

Haha thank you, that's good to hear! :)

[@auraperez6156]

Thank you for the story Jacob but U gave to say it made me very sad for her

[@ModernFolkEmbroidery]

Thank you Aura - the saint's origin story is a very sad one indeed - but so interesting how it evolved in such a beautiful and positive celebration of light I think! :)

[@auraperez6156]

@@ModernFolkEmbroidery yes, you are right that I love the change in the original story

[@lynnxstitchescreates]

😊💚🎄❤

[@else-mariatennessen6982]

Please, where is the Christmas stitching? Thank you!

[@ModernFolkEmbroidery]

Not sure I understand what you're asking - my Christmas stitching or yours?

[@else-mariatennessen6982]

@@ModernFolkEmbroidery I meant the Christmas stitchalong--but I found it on Evertote. Thank you!

[@ModernFolkEmbroidery]

@@else-mariatennessen6982 Hahaha! Ah brilliant, thank you for letting me know!!! ❤❤❤