{"id":9716,"date":"2025-12-13T11:54:06","date_gmt":"2025-12-13T10:54:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/martinroe.com\/blog\/?p=9716"},"modified":"2025-11-12T13:51:10","modified_gmt":"2025-11-12T12:51:10","slug":"st-lucia-celebration-in-scandinavia-light-in-the-midwinter-darkness","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/martinroe.com\/blog\/st-lucia-celebration-in-scandinavia-light-in-the-midwinter-darkness\/","title":{"rendered":"St. Lucia Celebration in Scandinavia: Light in the Midwinter Darkness"},"content":{"rendered":"<p data-start=\"326\" data-end=\"728\">Every year on 13 December, Scandinavia awakens to candlelight, song, and a procession led by a girl wearing a crown of candles.<!--more--><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"326\" data-end=\"728\">The celebration of St. Lucia\u2014called <em data-start=\"490\" data-end=\"502\">Luciadagen<\/em>\u2014is a uniquely Scandinavian tradition today, though Lucia herself came from far to the south. Her popularity in Lutheran Scandinavia reveals a fascinating blend of medieval Catholic roots, folk belief, and cultural adaptation.<\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"730\" data-end=\"760\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Origin_of_St_Lucia\"><\/span><strong data-start=\"733\" data-end=\"760\">The Origin of St. Lucia<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"762\" data-end=\"1134\">St. Lucia (or St. Lucy) was a Christian martyr from Syracuse, Italy, believed to have died around AD 304 during Roman persecutions. According to traditional accounts, Lucia refused to abandon her Christian faith and was executed, becoming widely celebrated in early Christian communities. Her name is derived from <em data-start=\"1076\" data-end=\"1081\">lux<\/em>, meaning \u201clight\u201d (Encyclopaedia Britannica, 2024).<\/p><div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-light-blue ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-box-title\">In this article<\/div>\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\"><\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-2' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/martinroe.com\/blog\/st-lucia-celebration-in-scandinavia-light-in-the-midwinter-darkness\/#The_Origin_of_St_Lucia\" >The Origin of St. Lucia<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/martinroe.com\/blog\/st-lucia-celebration-in-scandinavia-light-in-the-midwinter-darkness\/#Lucias_Arrival_in_Scandinavia\" >Lucia\u2019s Arrival in Scandinavia<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/martinroe.com\/blog\/st-lucia-celebration-in-scandinavia-light-in-the-midwinter-darkness\/#The_Paradox_A_Catholic_Saint_in_Lutheran_Communities\" >The Paradox: A Catholic Saint in Lutheran Communities<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/martinroe.com\/blog\/st-lucia-celebration-in-scandinavia-light-in-the-midwinter-darkness\/#Lucia_in_Norway_and_Denmark\" >Lucia in Norway and Denmark<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/martinroe.com\/blog\/st-lucia-celebration-in-scandinavia-light-in-the-midwinter-darkness\/#Why_Lucia_Remains_Beloved_Today\" >Why Lucia Remains Beloved Today<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/martinroe.com\/blog\/st-lucia-celebration-in-scandinavia-light-in-the-midwinter-darkness\/#References\" >References<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<p data-start=\"1136\" data-end=\"1399\">Her feast day, 13 December, originally aligned with the winter solstice in the Julian calendar, which made Lucia a symbolic figure associated with the longest night of the year before calendar reforms shifted the solstice to late December (Catholic Online, 2024).<\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"1401\" data-end=\"1438\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Lucias_Arrival_in_Scandinavia\"><\/span><strong data-start=\"1404\" data-end=\"1438\">Lucia\u2019s Arrival in Scandinavia<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"1440\" data-end=\"1824\">Lucia traditions were introduced during the Middle Ages, when Catholic influence was still strong in Northern Europe. With the Reformation in the 1500s, Lutheran doctrine officially removed the veneration of saints. Yet, Lucia remained as a cultural figure\u2014her symbolism tied not to doctrine but to the struggle between winter darkness and the returning light (Nordiska Museet, n.d.).<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1826\" data-end=\"2214\">In Sweden, Lucia devotion fused with local folklore. Pre-Christian and early medieval legends describe the dangerous <em data-start=\"1943\" data-end=\"1956\">Lussinatten<\/em>\u2014the longest, darkest night of the year\u2014when supernatural beings were believed to roam freely. The appearance of a white-clad bringer of light fit naturally into these stories, and Lucia\u2019s presence offered a comforting counterbalance (Nordiska Museet, n.d.).<\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"2216\" data-end=\"2276\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Paradox_A_Catholic_Saint_in_Lutheran_Communities\"><\/span><strong data-start=\"2219\" data-end=\"2276\">The Paradox: A Catholic Saint in Lutheran Communities<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"2278\" data-end=\"2489\">At first glance, the survival of Lucia celebrations in Lutheran Scandinavia seems contradictory. Lutheran theology discouraged saint veneration, yet Lucia processions flourished\u2014especially from the 1800s onward.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2491\" data-end=\"2599\">The explanation lies in cultural reinterpretation. Lucia lost her religious function and became a symbol of:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"2601\" data-end=\"2681\">\n<li data-start=\"2601\" data-end=\"2622\">\n<p data-start=\"2603\" data-end=\"2622\">light in darkness<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2623\" data-end=\"2648\">\n<p data-start=\"2625\" data-end=\"2648\">charity and community<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2649\" data-end=\"2681\">\n<p data-start=\"2651\" data-end=\"2681\">purity and hope in midwinter<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"2683\" data-end=\"2953\">In Sweden, newspapers and cultural movements of the late 19th century helped revive and formalize Lucia traditions. The modern image of Lucia\u2014with a white gown, red sash, and candle crown\u2014was solidified through public Lucia contests and media coverage (Sweden.se, 2023).<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2955\" data-end=\"3097\">Once popularized in Sweden, the celebration spread to Norway and Denmark, where it entered schools, choirs, kindergartens, and even hospitals.<\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"3099\" data-end=\"3133\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Lucia_in_Norway_and_Denmark\"><\/span><strong data-start=\"3102\" data-end=\"3133\">Lucia in Norway and Denmark<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"3135\" data-end=\"3507\">In Norway, Lucia was embraced primarily during the 20th century through schools and kindergartens. The song \u201cSvart senker natten seg,\u201d a Norwegian version of the Swedish Lucia song, became widely known (Store norske leksikon, 2024). Norwegian Lucia processions often emphasize simplicity and solemnity: candlelight at dawn, soft singing, and saffron buns shared afterward.<img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"9721\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/martinroe.com\/blog\/st-lucia-celebration-in-scandinavia-light-in-the-midwinter-darkness\/lucia-opptog\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/martinroe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Lucia-opptog.jpg?fit=685%2C457&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"685,457\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Lucia opptog\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/martinroe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Lucia-opptog.jpg?fit=685%2C457&amp;ssl=1\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-9721\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/martinroe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Lucia-opptog.jpg?resize=685%2C457&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"685\" height=\"457\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/martinroe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Lucia-opptog.jpg?w=685&amp;ssl=1 685w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/martinroe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Lucia-opptog.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 685px) 100vw, 685px\" \/><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3509\" data-end=\"3696\">In Denmark, Lucia processions became popular only after World War II, partly due to radio broadcasts and their association with bringing comfort during difficult times (Denmark.dk, 2021).<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3698\" data-end=\"3857\">Though these celebrations are not tied to Catholic worship, they carry emotional and cultural significance\u2014anchored deeply in the winter darkness of the North.<\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"3859\" data-end=\"3897\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_Lucia_Remains_Beloved_Today\"><\/span><strong data-start=\"3862\" data-end=\"3897\">Why Lucia Remains Beloved Today<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"3899\" data-end=\"4026\">Lucia remains popular in Scandinavia because she embodies timeless values that transcend religious boundaries. Her celebration:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"4028\" data-end=\"4182\">\n<li data-start=\"4028\" data-end=\"4078\">\n<p data-start=\"4030\" data-end=\"4078\">brings light into the darkest part of the year<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"4079\" data-end=\"4112\">\n<p data-start=\"4081\" data-end=\"4112\">fosters community and charity<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"4113\" data-end=\"4182\">\n<p data-start=\"4115\" data-end=\"4182\">gives children and adults alike a moment of beauty and reflection<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"4184\" data-end=\"4303\">In modern secular and Lutheran Scandinavia, Lucia is not a saintly intercessor but a cultural emblem of hope and light.<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"152\" data-end=\"207\"><strong data-start=\"154\" data-end=\"207\">Lussekatter \u2013 Saffron Buns of Light and Tradition<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"209\" data-end=\"475\">Among all the foods connected to St. Lucia Day, <em data-start=\"257\" data-end=\"270\">lussekatter<\/em> stand in a class of their own. With their golden color, gentle sweetness, and rich aroma of saffron, they have become one of the most beloved symbols of the 13 December celebration throughout Scandinavia.<img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"9724\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/martinroe.com\/blog\/st-lucia-celebration-in-scandinavia-light-in-the-midwinter-darkness\/lussekatter\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/martinroe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Lussekatter.jpg?fit=457%2C457&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"457,457\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Lussekatter\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/martinroe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Lussekatter.jpg?fit=457%2C457&amp;ssl=1\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-9724\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/martinroe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Lussekatter.jpg?resize=457%2C457&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"457\" height=\"457\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/martinroe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Lussekatter.jpg?w=457&amp;ssl=1 457w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/martinroe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Lussekatter.jpg?resize=300%2C300&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/martinroe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Lussekatter.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 457px) 100vw, 457px\" \/><\/p>\n<h5 data-start=\"1096\" data-end=\"1139\"><strong data-start=\"1099\" data-end=\"1139\">The shape: A curling symbol of light<\/strong><\/h5>\n<p data-start=\"1141\" data-end=\"1487\">The most common shape is the classic <em data-start=\"1178\" data-end=\"1181\">S<\/em>-form, called <em data-start=\"1195\" data-end=\"1206\">lussekatt<\/em> or <em data-start=\"1210\" data-end=\"1218\">katter<\/em>. The spiral ends represent the turning of darkness toward light, and raisins (one placed at each end) are traditional. Many families create their own shapes\u2014crowns, wreaths, or stylized animals\u2014but the symbolism remains the same: light in the dark Scandinavian winter.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"1489\" data-end=\"1492\" \/>\n<h4 data-start=\"1494\" data-end=\"1530\"><strong data-start=\"1496\" data-end=\"1530\">Traditional Lussekatter Recipe<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p data-start=\"1532\" data-end=\"1625\">This is a classic Scandinavian recipe, suitable for home baking. It yields around 20\u201324 buns.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"1627\" data-end=\"1630\" \/>\n<h5 data-start=\"1632\" data-end=\"1650\"><strong data-start=\"1635\" data-end=\"1650\">Ingredients<\/strong><\/h5>\n<p data-start=\"1652\" data-end=\"1670\"><strong data-start=\"1652\" data-end=\"1670\">For the dough:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1671\" data-end=\"1953\">\n<li data-start=\"1671\" data-end=\"1699\">\n<p data-start=\"1673\" data-end=\"1699\">5 dl (2 cups) whole milk<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1700\" data-end=\"1724\">\n<p data-start=\"1702\" data-end=\"1724\">150 g (\u00be cup) butter<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1725\" data-end=\"1768\">\n<p data-start=\"1727\" data-end=\"1768\">1 g saffron (typically 2 small packets)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1769\" data-end=\"1818\">\n<p data-start=\"1771\" data-end=\"1818\">50 g fresh yeast or 1 packet (11 g) dry yeast<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1819\" data-end=\"1842\">\n<p data-start=\"1821\" data-end=\"1842\">1\u00bd dl (\u2154 cup) sugar<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1843\" data-end=\"1857\">\n<p data-start=\"1845\" data-end=\"1857\">\u00bd tsp salt<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1858\" data-end=\"1893\">\n<p data-start=\"1860\" data-end=\"1893\">12\u201314 dl (5\u20136 cups) wheat flour<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1894\" data-end=\"1953\">\n<p data-start=\"1896\" data-end=\"1953\">Optional: 2 tbsp sour cream or quark for a softer dough<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"1955\" data-end=\"1973\"><strong data-start=\"1955\" data-end=\"1973\">For finishing:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1974\" data-end=\"2010\">\n<li data-start=\"1974\" data-end=\"1998\">\n<p data-start=\"1976\" data-end=\"1998\">1 egg (for brushing)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1999\" data-end=\"2010\">\n<h5 data-start=\"2001\" data-end=\"2010\">Raisins<\/h5>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr data-start=\"2012\" data-end=\"2015\" \/>\n<h5 data-start=\"2017\" data-end=\"2036\"><strong data-start=\"2020\" data-end=\"2036\">Instructions<\/strong><\/h5>\n<h6 data-start=\"2038\" data-end=\"2074\"><strong data-start=\"2042\" data-end=\"2074\">1. Warm the milk and saffron<\/strong><\/h6>\n<ul data-start=\"2075\" data-end=\"2304\">\n<li data-start=\"2075\" data-end=\"2123\">\n<p data-start=\"2077\" data-end=\"2123\">Heat the milk gently until lukewarm (not hot).<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2124\" data-end=\"2186\">\n<p data-start=\"2126\" data-end=\"2186\">Melt the butter in a separate pan and pour it into the milk.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2187\" data-end=\"2304\">\n<p data-start=\"2189\" data-end=\"2304\">Crush the saffron between your fingers or in a mortar and stir it into the warm liquid for maximum color and aroma.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h6 data-start=\"2306\" data-end=\"2335\"><strong data-start=\"2310\" data-end=\"2335\">2. Activate the yeast<\/strong><\/h6>\n<ul data-start=\"2336\" data-end=\"2515\">\n<li data-start=\"2336\" data-end=\"2425\">\n<p data-start=\"2338\" data-end=\"2425\">If using fresh yeast: crumble it into a large bowl and pour over the warm milk mixture.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2426\" data-end=\"2515\">\n<p data-start=\"2428\" data-end=\"2515\">If using dry yeast: mix it with a little of the flour first, then add the milk mixture.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h6 data-start=\"2517\" data-end=\"2554\"><strong data-start=\"2521\" data-end=\"2554\">3. Add sugar, salt, and flour<\/strong><\/h6>\n<ul data-start=\"2555\" data-end=\"2749\">\n<li data-start=\"2555\" data-end=\"2584\">\n<p data-start=\"2557\" data-end=\"2584\">Stir in the sugar and salt.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2585\" data-end=\"2648\">\n<p data-start=\"2587\" data-end=\"2648\">Add flour gradually, stirring until the dough begins to form.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2649\" data-end=\"2749\">\n<p data-start=\"2651\" data-end=\"2749\">Knead well\u2014about 10 minutes by hand or 5 minutes in a mixer\u2014until the dough is smooth and elastic.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h6 data-start=\"2751\" data-end=\"2772\"><strong data-start=\"2755\" data-end=\"2772\">4. First rise<\/strong><\/h6>\n<ul data-start=\"2773\" data-end=\"2870\">\n<li data-start=\"2773\" data-end=\"2808\">\n<p data-start=\"2775\" data-end=\"2808\">Cover with a clean kitchen towel.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2809\" data-end=\"2870\">\n<p data-start=\"2811\" data-end=\"2870\">Let rise for about 45\u201360 minutes, or until doubled in size.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h6 data-start=\"2872\" data-end=\"2897\"><strong data-start=\"2876\" data-end=\"2897\">5. Shape the buns<\/strong><\/h6>\n<ul data-start=\"2898\" data-end=\"3091\">\n<li data-start=\"2898\" data-end=\"2966\">\n<p data-start=\"2900\" data-end=\"2966\">Divide the dough into small pieces and roll each into a long rope.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2967\" data-end=\"3044\">\n<p data-start=\"2969\" data-end=\"3044\">Form each one into an \u201cS\u201d shape by curling the ends in opposite directions.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3045\" data-end=\"3091\">\n<p data-start=\"3047\" data-end=\"3091\">Place a raisin in the center of each spiral.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h6 data-start=\"3093\" data-end=\"3115\"><strong data-start=\"3097\" data-end=\"3115\">6. Second rise<\/strong><\/h6>\n<ul data-start=\"3116\" data-end=\"3229\">\n<li data-start=\"3116\" data-end=\"3178\">\n<p data-start=\"3118\" data-end=\"3178\">Place the buns on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3179\" data-end=\"3229\">\n<p data-start=\"3181\" data-end=\"3229\">Cover lightly and let rise again for 30 minutes.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h6 data-start=\"3231\" data-end=\"3256\"><strong data-start=\"3235\" data-end=\"3256\">7. Brush and bake<\/strong><\/h6>\n<ul data-start=\"3257\" data-end=\"3375\">\n<li data-start=\"3257\" data-end=\"3289\">\n<p data-start=\"3259\" data-end=\"3289\">Preheat oven to 225\u00b0C (430\u00b0F).<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3290\" data-end=\"3323\">\n<p data-start=\"3292\" data-end=\"3323\">Brush the buns with beaten egg.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3324\" data-end=\"3375\">\n<p data-start=\"3326\" data-end=\"3375\">Bake for 8\u201310 minutes, until golden and fragrant.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h6 data-start=\"3377\" data-end=\"3402\"><strong data-start=\"3381\" data-end=\"3402\">8. Cool and enjoy<\/strong><\/h6>\n<p data-start=\"3403\" data-end=\"3485\">Allow the buns to rest on a rack. Serve warm with coffee, hot chocolate, or gl\u00f8gg.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"4305\" data-end=\"4308\" \/>\n<h1 data-start=\"4310\" data-end=\"4326\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"References\"><\/span><strong data-start=\"4312\" data-end=\"4326\">References<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p data-start=\"4328\" data-end=\"4420\">Catholic Online. (2024). <em data-start=\"4353\" data-end=\"4363\">St. Lucy<\/em>. <a class=\"decorated-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.catholic.org\/saints\/saint.php?saint_id=75\" target=\"_new\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"4365\" data-end=\"4418\">https:\/\/www.catholic.org\/saints\/saint.php?saint_id=75<\/a><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"4422\" data-end=\"4531\">All about Denmark.(2019). <em data-start=\"4442\" data-end=\"4468\">St. Lucia Day in Denmark<\/em>.\u00a0 <a href=\"https:\/\/allaboutdenmark.dk\/2019\/12\/12\/santa-lucia\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/allaboutdenmark.dk\/2019\/12\/12\/santa-lucia\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"4533\" data-end=\"4629\">Encyclopaedia Britannica. (2024). <em data-start=\"4567\" data-end=\"4577\">St. Lucy<\/em>. <a class=\"decorated-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.britannica.com\/biography\/Saint-Lucy\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"4579\" data-end=\"4627\">https:\/\/www.britannica.com\/biography\/Saint-Lucia<\/a><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"4631\" data-end=\"4746\">Nordiska Museet. 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