SwedenTraditioner och högtider 2 · Traditions and holidays
What is the Lucia celebration mainly about?
In the exam (Swedish)
Vad handlar luciafirandet framför allt om?
- aCelebrating workers' rightsAtt fira arbetarnas rättigheter
- bRemembering relatives who have diedAtt minnas släktingar som har dött
- cWelcoming summer and the lightAtt välkomna sommaren och ljuset
- dSpreading light during the darkest time of the yearAtt sprida ljus under årets mörkaste tidCorrect answer
Why?
Lucia is celebrated in December, when the days are at their shortest. That is why Lucia wears a crown of candles and the others in the Lucia procession (luciatåget) hold candles in their hands.
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