I was so lucky to have a wonderful visitor in December for Lucia Day. My cousin Audrey made the short trip from Paris (where it was actually above freezing) to Stockholm (not only below freezing, but full blown blizzard). It was not only great to be united with family, but extremely special because Audrey and I had never met before. Of course we fell in love at first sight (through a facebook friend request) and the rest was history. Can't wait to go visit her in Paris!
Audrey at Långängens Gård.
Audrey and I outside of Långängens Gård ready to go in and have fika.
Saint Lucia Day is celebrated on December 13th, which was said to be the shortest day of the year. It was a saint, Lucia, who brought the light on that day. She wears white with a headdress of candles. Today, they also celebrate by dressing up as star boys and gingerbread girls and boys.
Ella did a performance at dagis (day care) where all the kids sang Lucia songs and Christmas songs, and then everyone ate pepparkakor (gingersnaps), lussebulle (saffron buns) and drank glögg.
Ella, the gingerbread girl and Johanna after her Lucia Day performance.
Audrey, Ella and I made lussebulle on Saint Lucia Day. Lussebulle or Lucia buns are saffron rolls with rasins that are typically eaten on Lucia Day in Sweden. They are always made into an S shape with two raisins, but we created our own shapes.
Christmas Market in Gamla Stan.
Audrey and I drinking glögg (hot spiced wine with almonds and raisins) at the Christmas markets in Gamla Stan.
Audrey and I downtown.
Fika at chokladkoppen, one of my favorite spots in Gamla Stan with Audrey.
Audrey, myself and Kirsten all bundled up, making the trek into the city to go out to the clubs and show Audrey the Stockholm nightlife. And if you are wondering, yes, this is what we have to wear out, and then do a full wardrobe change once we get there. Thank goodness for coat check.
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