On a brisk winter morning in Scandia, a group of hearty Minnesotans gathered at 6 a.m. in a one room church built in 1856 to celebrate the Feast of Saint Lucia. Only the warmth of the candles and the bodies huddled together on the log benches provided what little warmth there was in the room. As the congregation sang Silent Night and Santa Lucia in Swedish, I could not help think how this same service happened generations ago. with Swedish immigrants holding candles and bringing a bit of light and warm fellowship into a cold dark world. Just as we did that day.
The following photos were taken at Gammelgården in Scandia, MN in December 2019.
Lucia Dagen. Scandia, MN.
Lucia Dagen. Scandia, MN.
Lucia Dagen. Scandia, MN.
Lucia Dagen. Scandia, MN.
Lucia Dagen. Scandia, MN.
Scandia, MN.