It's the star boys/star singers or whatever they're called in English. But yeah not sure who the middle one is either, looks kinda too poor to be the king of moors, but I'm neither swedish nor christian so idk all the characters they have there
Do we know for certain this is from Lucia? In some parts of Sweden (around Uppsala for example) boys dressed up as StaffanssÄngare/stjÀrngossar on boxing day or around twelfth night.
Sweden's St. Lucia (or Sankta Lucia) Day, celebrated on December 13th is a beloved festival of light in the dark winter, featuring processions led by a girl in a white gown with a candle crown, accompanied by handmaidens and star boys, singing traditional songs and serving saffron buns (lussekatter) and gingerbread. It combines pagan traditions of warding off evil spirits with the story of St. Lucy, a martyr from Sicily, becoming a unique Swedish custom marking the start of Christmas celebrations
I thought this was the US deep south circa 1948. đŹ
Looks more like Lucia than xmas! Can't say I recognize the feller in the middle though.
It's the star boys/star singers or whatever they're called in English. But yeah not sure who the middle one is either, looks kinda too poor to be the king of moors, but I'm neither swedish nor christian so idk all the characters they have there
Itâs Judas with the sack or âJudas med pungenâ
This must be an old-old thing, this has never been a character in any Lucia train I've been part of or spectated!
we also have this on Christmas when boys come with "The star" in Romania
Poor Hagrid has seen better days.
Its from 1896 Stockholm , LuciatÄg and the creepy figure is supposed to be Judas
https://preview.redd.it/l9jrwvea5s6g1.jpeg?width=719&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=068cc12ebefa8e05e80032312389a7e5036c1c46
Do we know for certain this is from Lucia? In some parts of Sweden (around Uppsala for example) boys dressed up as StaffanssÄngare/stjÀrngossar on boxing day or around twelfth night.
Whatâs the dude in the middle? Krampus?
Krampus is alpine tradition, not scandinavian
Yeah, you uncultured swine!
Damn chill lol
The bearded figure is Judas, who used his bag to collect donations. He has been phased out of modern Lucia celebrations.
Gammelman
Itâs Judas.
My best guess is the julbock. (Christmas buck)
Really interesting thanks for sharing.
Julebukk?
This must be before they cut the eyeholes and surround Dr. Schultz's wagon...
Midwinttar
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Look at these dorky boy and this isn't creepy at all. Just old timey.
FUCKING YIKES. No one was happy