The Lucia tradition is an important part of the countdown for Christmas. The Lucia Day, also called Saint Lucy's day, is always celebrated on December 13th. The celebrations are often held in schools, churches, care homes and on workplaces. The celebrations consist of a group of singing girls and boys walking slowly in procession.

The procession is led by Lucia, followed by handmaidens 'tärnor' and star boys 'stjärngossar'. Sometimes the group is followed by gingerbread men 'pepparkaksgubbar' and Santa's elves 'tomtenissar' as well. Lucia has a wreath with candles on her head and the handmaidens carry a candle in their hands. 

As most Swedish traditions, the celebrations include a Swedish fika, mostly S-shaped saffron buns 'lussekatt' and gingerbread cookies 'pepparkakor' enjoyed with Christmas beverages such as 'julmust' or warming 'glögg'. Read more about Swedish Christmas fika here.

Since the celebrations mostly take place in closed locations as school, care homes and workplaces, there are few open celebrations for visitors.