The tradition of Lucia is my favourite time of year:
When the darkness is lit up with candles and song.
The light comes in many forms —
Whether it is the hope
For better times to come
Or as a metaphor for love and compassion:
Those two metaphorical candles that drive out the darkness.
For more light, please visit: Our World.
Lady Fi 
Lovely pictures…let there be light around all of us, whatever form we talk about 🙂
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wonderful.
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I particularly like the first picture. There’s is always a strong sense of fellowship in the shared creation of light and song.
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They are all special images, but I am really taken by the choir and the candlelight…Have a wonderful holiday.
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Such a gorgeous post Fi. I love it. Your top photo is so atmospheric, almost as good as being there.
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Oh, St, Lucia is one of my favorite days in Sweden! This year I completely forgot to bake Lussekatt…:-(
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I love the tradition of Lucia, it so lovely and moving with the candlelight and song.
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Beautiful…
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love that skyscape
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Beautiful Fiona!
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Colourful images, thanks Fi.
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There something so beautiful about candles in the darkness. Probably why most of us like Christmas lights at night, too. 😉
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I will post this to my Facebook page – so luminous, inspiring!
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Thank you!
Lady Fi wrote: > >
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Fantastic shots. Nice use of light.
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Such a lovely post.
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Very lovely shots— but that third one is incredible!
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Beautiful photos and words.
Wish you a nice day.
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Fiona, that first shot of the choir is just beautiful! I love the way you captured the candlelight.
And the final shot is MAGNIFICENT. Not only the image itself but also the feeling you get when you look at it – utter peace and serenity. It actually looks like a painting.
Bellissima, my friend!
X
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Definitely the best sentiments for every day of the year indeed!
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The first one is great with a cool ambiance but the last one, wow. Bravo!!
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Beautiful!!! Each image. I too would love the lighted choir.
PS….love your fur baby’s babies on the “Our World” linking last week…I didn’t have a chance to pay any visits ’til today.
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I saw this from Marian’s FB posting. I’m also struck by the idea of light during this dark time of the year. Beautiful photos–the choir photo is stunning!
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Beautiful photos! Lucia lighting up the dark days and nights.
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Such masterful photographs. How lucky you are to live surrounded by such beauty.
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Thanks to you and Marian Beaman on Facebook, I have these beautiful reminders of light in the darkness, a universal theme this time of year. Blessings and joy.
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So beautiful, Fi. I wish I could hear the music. I’m sure it sounded heavenly. 🙂
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Beautiful!
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This is a beautiful post. On so many levels. Thank you.
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Happy Saint Lucia Day a day late I know the light will return in a few weeks now:)
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So beautiful, as always and such a wonderful way to wind down my day!! Thank you SO much for all you do! I hope you have a great week and a wonderful holiday season!! Enjoy!!
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I love the choir singing by candlelight. I love the Sankta Lucia tradition which I was lucky enough to be part of one year in a Swedish community over here. Beautiful soft pink lighting in that third shot.
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Lovely photos, this year is the first year I learned about St Lucia from several blogs.
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A Swedish St Lucia it’s on my bucket list now – next best thing is viewing through your photos and inspiring words.
Wren x
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A lovely feast indeed. I could wish it had been exported to the UK !
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I wonder how every time you come up with such brilliant captures! ❤
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wonderful!
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Beautiful images. I think we could all use an extra dose of hope and light now.
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Hello, the choir image is just beautfiul. Lovely scenes and images. Happy Tuesaday, enjoy your week ahead!
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Always, we must have light in soul… we must be optimistic and have compassion! inspired by…
And the “apricot” sunset light, as a color, it is magnifique…
All the best and my greetings for the december and winter holidays! Happy Holidays to you and whole family!
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Beautiful photos!
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How beautiful – it looks like a great tradition.
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i fell in love with the last photo
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These are beautiful shots.
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Beautiful!
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Light in all its forms is most welcome!
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Very beautiful words and photos, Lady Fi!
I am glad I stopped by.
Have a Beautiful Day!!
Peace 🙂
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Thank you for the beautiful photos and sentiments!
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Gorgeous!
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Let there be light..I love the peaceful ambience in the first photo..and the tinted glass as well :)..
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Lovely images! Great job capturing that church scene!
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belle prise de cette première photo
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Interesting capture on three different moments of light! Lovely indeed
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wonderful 🙂
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I didn’t realise you live in Sweden! How nice. May I ask where? Is your third photo taken around where you live? It’s lovely with the pink sky.
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So beautiful…we need those two candles desperately right now!
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Dearest Lady-fi; Wow, what amazing and timely captures of ‘Light and hope’ ♡♡♡
Sending Lots of Love and Hugs from Japan to my Dear friend in England, xoxo Miyako*
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And the light is there at the beginning of winter !! Sometimes sweet it warms us !! Beautiful series – I wish you an excellent end of year festivities
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lovely mood 🙂
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A beautiful tradition!
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Wow ! Gorgeous pictures !
Greetings
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la prima immagine è veramente straordinaria! una vera meraviglia nel gioco dei coloti!
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Beautiful, light is one of my favorite metaphors.
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a good picture of hope 🙂
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Wonderful images indeed!
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I always cling to the hope that the world can become a better place, Fi. It begins with each and every one of us. Peace in the new Year!
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lovely shots. especially the last one. happy holidays!
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lovely and so very perfect for this season ..
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The candlelight ceremony must seem like angels have descended to earth. A beautiful symbol of hope.
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Beautiful pictures. First one stands out.
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Beautiful. There’s something magical about the first image, Fiona.
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Magical photos of a magical time.
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