NEW Pipka Swedish Father Christmas Santa # 13931!

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This auction is for a NEW in box Swedish Father Christmas Santa by Pipka. This piece is item number 13931. Nordic Christmas festivities begin with a great show of light inthe celebration of Saint Lucia on December 13th, also known asLuciadagen. Lucia was born of noble parents in Sicily. A devout Christian, Lucia was martyred in the third century when she refused to renounce her faith. Because she was so beautiful and renowned for her great kindness towards the poor, her story spread throughout Europe and finally made its way to Sweden, w the Christianized Vikings heard of her. Many centuries later, when Sweden was in the midst of a severe famine, a peasant farmer saw a vision of a young girl, her face glowing as if lit up, carrying gifts of food. St. Lucia had come to visit Sweden, with hope and the promise of future prosperity. Today, Luciadagen is celebrated throughout Sweden in homes, schools, shops and factories. At home, it is the oldest daughter who re-enacts St. Lucia's generosity, as she awakes early on December 13th, and in her white flowing Lucia bride costume, wakes her sleeping parents with a tray of steaming coffee and the Lussekatter, or Lucia Cats, which are saffron-flavored buns. Around her head, bringing light into the dark winter morning, is a shining lingonberry wreath of burning candles signifying the glow seen read more

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