SwedishMid-December (Saturday closest to December 13)

Lucia Celebration of Light

Mid-December (Saturday closest to December 13) 2026 (estimated — date not yet confirmed)

Last confirmed: Sat, Dec 13, 2025. 2026 date not yet posted. Estimate: mid-December 2026.

Santa Cruz, California · Messiah Lutheran Church, 801 High Street · Organized by Scandinavian Cultural Center of Santa Cruz

An annual Swedish Christmas tradition featuring a candlelit Lucia procession with children and adults in white robes singing traditional Swedish Lucia carols, performed by the Zaida Singers. Includes a Julbutik (Scandinavian Christmas market) with handcrafted gifts, refreshments including Swedish baked goods and glögg, and folk dancing.

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