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St. Lucy

We all need courage to face the trials of life. People who are blind and visually impaired are in special need of this, so as not to close with in themselves or assume the attitude of a victim. On the contrary, they must open themselves to reality, to others and to society in order to… Read More ›

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Advent Traditions: St. Lucy’s Day

A distinctive tradition of Advent that is attentive to the coming Light is the celebration of St. Lucia’s Day on December 13. Lucia (or Lucy), whose name derives from the Latin root for “light,” was martyred during the reign of the Roman Emperor Diocletian around the year 303. For centuries the longest night of the… Read More ›

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Advent Traditions: St. Lucy Rolls

These saffron-hued sweet buns, called Lussebullar, are a staple of the Swedish tradition of St. Lucia’s Day, a winter-solstice celebration. The recipe is from Jennifer Jansch, whose children serve their parents the buns every Dec. 13, when the holiday is observed.  Cooking time: 1.5 hours Ingredients 6 ounces butter, melted 2 ½ cups lukewarm milk ¾ teaspoon saffron 1 cup sugar 1.7 ounces fresh yeast… Read More ›

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