Swedish christmas

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Saint Lucy's Day (December 13 every year) is a celebrations in Sweden. This is the darkest time of the year, (sunrise: 8:35 AM, sunset: 2:47 PM). Lucia and her maids brings light and sings beautiful Christmas songs, very much needed during this depressing time of the season.

Four weeks before Christmas, in order to keep the dark at bay, Swedes start to prepare themselves for winter holidays with the most special event: ADVENT. I now pronounce the season to be jolly wide open!

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We had dinner at my childhood friend's house and I marveled at her Christmas tree, covered with beautiful ornaments and a garland of Swedish flags (her father was born in Sweden).