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LUCIA DAY [1 record]

Record 1 1986-10-10

English

Subject field(s)
  • Various Proper Names
  • Arts and Culture
  • National History
  • Christian Theology
OBS

December 13 - A Swedish celebration. According to the old Swedish calendar, December 13 was considered to be the longest night of the year. St Lucia became known, on this date, as the Queen of lights to brighten the northern darkness with her crown of candles.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Appellations diverses
  • Arts et Culture
  • Histoires nationales
  • Théologies chrétiennes
OBS

13 décembre.

Spanish

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