Nathalie

Most people in Scandinavian countries honor St. Lucia (also known as St. Lucy) each year on December 13. The celebration of St. Lucia Day began in Sweden, but had spread to Denmark and Finland by the mid-19th century.

In these countries, the holiday is considered the beginning of the Christmas season and, as such, is sometimes referred to as "little Yule." Traditionally, the oldest daughter in each family rises early and wakes each of her family members, dressed in a long, white gown with a red sash, and wearing a crown made of twigs with nine lighted candles. For the day, she is called "Lussi" or "Lussibruden (Lucy bride)." The family then eats breakfast in a room lighted with candles.

Light is a main theme of St. Lucia Day, as her name, which is derived from the Latin word lux, means light. Her feast day is celebrated near the shortest day of the year, when the sun's light again begins to strengthen. Lucia lived in Syracuse during the fourth century when persecution of Christians was common. Unfortunately, most of her story has been lost over the years. According to one common legend, Lucia lost her eyes while being tortured by a Diocletian for her Christian beliefs. Others say she may have plucked her own eyes out to protest the poor treatment of Christians. Lucia is the patron saint of the blind.

Sooo.... honestly i haven't read the whole thing, but what i love is when you sing Christmas carols and the little kids walks around singing and dresse dout for you. There is nothing like it right then and there. Have a great day people!

Slept in this morning, til ten, with my littlebrother next to me. I stayed home with him this morning, since my bonus dad is france and my Mom had to work. We skipped breakfast and went right at the left overs from last night, Yumm yumm!

I should be home now, i'm feeling it. It's hot in here and i want to go for a walk.
Maybe i should go for a walk?

When i was walking home from work i happend to go through all of the great stores in Stockholm, or at least a few of them, and when i reached the subway i had....5 bags? Yeah, 5 bag full of clothes. For no one but myself. Isn't lovely at times how you spend so much money on yourself? I'm not sure i think so. My Mom keep telling me that i have to be able to spend some money on myself, and i guess she is right. But if so, why all this guilt?

Maybe i should just return it all...??