The Opening of the Swedish Holiday Season

December 13th is the first day of the Christmas season in Sweden and is called Santa Lucia Day. It has been widely celebrated for centuries and this video captures the spirit of the North, something dear to the heart of Scandinavians. Enjoy!

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