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Lucia-neito is a Finnish-Swedish tradition celebrated on December 13, particularly in the Swedish-speaking regions of Finland. A young woman, symbolizing Saint Lucia, wears a white gown with a red sash and a crown of candles. She leads a procession while singing songs, spreading light and hope during the darkest time of the year.
Saint Lucia was a Roman citizen and a Christian martyr in the 4th century. She is celebrated for her faith, charity, and role as a bringer of light. According to legend, she wore a wreath of candles to free her hands while bringing food to persecuted Christians in the catacombs. Her feast day, December 13, coincided with the Winter Solstice in the old Julian calendar, symbolizing the return of light.
If white person played role of Shaka Zulu it would be considered cultural appropriation but clearly white culture is free for anyone except for white people.
It was not beauty contest though, Lucia maiden is chosen because she is thought to represent the qualities associated with Saint Lucia: kindness, compassion, and a willingness to serve the community. Saint Lucia consecrated her life to God and served the poor.
You people lusting after these little girls forget the main point of this topic. Lucia maiden is chosen to represent St. Lucia, European & Christian martyr who died on 4th century. She was born in modern day Italy. Choosing the only black girl is blackwashing of the culture & history of Europe.
Saint Lucia was a Roman citizen and a Christian martyr in the 4th century. She is celebrated for her faith, charity, and role as a bringer of light. According to legend, she wore a wreath of candles to free her hands while bringing food to persecuted Christians in the catacombs. Her feast day, December 13, coincided with the Winter Solstice in the old Julian calendar, symbolizing the return of light.
If white person played role of Shaka Zulu it would be considered cultural appropriation but clearly white culture is free for anyone except for white people.