In the very darkest time of the year, we honor the light.

December 13 is a very special day in the Lucia tradition.
I love the ritual of going out into the night
to light up hundreds of candles
with the intention to bring prayers of light and love to the world.

Bless the dark and sacred night.
Bless the is days and sacred light.
As above, so below.
As within, so without.
As the universe, so the soul.
Blessed be. Blessed Be.
~ Jill ♥

…and I love this song, in the spirit of the tradition,
by one of my favorite Scandinavian artists, Jonna Jinton

Lyrics English translation:
“Night walks with a heavy step
Round yard and house,
As the sun departs from earth,
Shadows are brooding.
Dreams of wings rustling over us in prophesy,
Light your white candles, Saint Lucia.

Spells and dark powers, with light you subject.
Guard of the blessed flames, protection for us brings.
Dreams of wings rustling over us in prophesy,
Light your white candles, Saint Lucia.

Stars that lead us, the way to find,
become your clear flares, fair priestess.
Dreams of wings rustling over us in prophesy, Light your white candles, Saint Lucia.”