When Hope Covenant Church in Orland Park hosts its annual Santa Lucia Pageant this Saturday, it will continue a local tradition that’s been developing since the last century. Helping to orchestrate ...

The annual Santa Lucia Festival sponsored by the Agassiz Swedish Heritage Society will mark its 25th year at 2 p.m. Saturday at Our Savior's Lutheran Church, 1515 Fifth Ave. NW in East Grand Forks.

Ridge kids relived an ancient Swedish tradition last Tuesday — tapping into the neighborhood’s well-known Scandinavian history. Fifteen students of the Christ Church After School program participated ...

Jane Taylor Academy Dancers Amy Johnson and Paige Goetz, Father Christmas, played by Shawn Martin and Jannel Howard (elf in the foreground) bring to life to 1885 famous Scandinavian poem, 'Tomten', ...

She dresses in a white gown with a red sash. She places a wreath of greens on her head. Nestled inside the greens are holders for seven tall white candles. Mary Elizabeth has been transformed into St.

“The Lucia and Starboy Sculpture is inspired by the Scandinavian tradition of Lucia – bearer of light, hymns and Swedish treats,” Vincent explains. “The Lucia tradition is as integral to Swedish ...