The Third Advent - Saint Lucia's day

The third advent came with devouted feelings. Here in Finland 13th December (last Wednesday) is the day of Saint Lucia. Saint Lucia is a martyr who took care of the poor and was a saint of the blind people. Her story is actually quite dramatic, her being a young maid whose destiny was determined beforehand and her being killed after she refused to follow that destiny and stick to Christianity even if it was forbidden at her era.

Here in the north Lucia is allegory of eternal life and the bringer of light (and hope) in the middle of darkest months of the year. Every year Lucia maiden is chosen among young girls, and criterion for Lucia maiden is to be smiling, pure and light-hearted. Lucia is chosen from applicants by public voting.

So I took part in this pretty tradition - who wouldn't, when there's such a dramatic story behind, and an opportunity to dress all white and beautiful! My dress consists mainly of Taeyang Romantic Mad Hatter stock outfit. Boots are second hand, and my beautiful lace skirt is actually a lace bag folded in the shape x3 The garland is drawn by Paint Tool Sai.

That was all for today, I wish you wonderful Christmas week 💗