Dad has Scandinavian & Italian blood but we celebrate this glorious feast day because we are Catholic and seek the intercession of our beloved St. Lucia.
We seek to use the beautiful customs which have been inspired by the liturgical customs to inspire our family to make a feast day marvelous — to give greater glory to God and a special saint.
And sometimes it’s super simple — store-bought donuts and a reading of the saint’s life (as pictured from last year’s celebration).
May it all lift our minds to Heaven where the Saint of Light sings in the glorious Choir of Virgins.
May all the feast day celebrations in our homes be a way to invite Heaven to work miracles again for the faithful through the intercession of the members of the Church Triumphant, the Saints — our modest attempt to restore Christendom within our own families.
SANTA LUCIA, ORA PRO NOBIS.
This year we will have a simple brunch at 10 am after our children’s first lessons of the day. We will turn on our tree lights in the house and the candles in the windows. We will offer our family rosary & Advent devotions earlier so we can make our first trip to see Christmas lights in town while enjoying a hot drink & treat.
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