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Scandinavian girl wearing candle headdress on St Lucys Day, 1936. Artist: Fox
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Scandinavian girl wearing candle headdress on St Lucys Day, 1936. Artist: Fox
Scandinavian girl wearing candle headdress on St Lucys Day, 1936. The Santa Lucia festival, also known as St Lucys Day, is a Christian event based on Viking custom and takes place on December 13. From Peoples of the World in Pictures, edited by Harold Wheeler, published by Odhams Press Ltd (London, 1936)
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This print captures the essence of a Scandinavian girl wearing a candle headdress on St. Lucy's Day in 1936. The artist, Fox, beautifully portrays the Santa Lucia festival, which is deeply rooted in Viking tradition and celebrated on December 13th each year. The image showcases the young girl adorned in traditional dress, symbolizing purity and light during the winter season. Her candle headdress illuminates her face with a warm glow as she embodies the spirit of Saint Lucy's Day. St. Lucy's Day holds great significance within Christianity, honoring this saint who brought light to darkness both metaphorically and literally. This religious event is steeped in centuries-old customs that have been passed down through generations. Through this photograph, we are transported back to Scandinavia in the 1930s, where firelight flickers against wintry landscapes. The monochrome composition adds depth and nostalgia to this timeless scene captured by Harold Wheeler for "Peoples of the World in Pictures". As we gaze upon this mesmerizing print, we can't help but be captivated by its beauty and reminded of our shared human heritage across time and cultures. It serves as a reminder of how traditions connect us all while celebrating individuality within diverse communities around the world.
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