As close to Dec. 13th as possible, we celebrate Santa Lucia Day. We hear the (abridged) story of Santa Lucia, make pointy hats with stars on them for boys and wreaths with candles on them for girls, then eat shortbread and drink cocoa. It is usually a lovely day. Message to self: next year use cardstock for candles on girls' hats... The paper ones are too floppy.
