Swedish Traditions

Traditionally there are supposed to be saffron rolls...but I couldn't find saffron anywhere so I made sweet potato rolls instead.

     L to R: Eli, Lydia, Emilia, Naomi, Heidi, Leina, Leah

                                                     Leina, Emilia, Leah, Lydia, Naomi

                                             Leina, Emilia, Leah, Lydia, Naomi, Heidi and Eli

                                                                Leah being St. Lucia

Heidi!

Each year we celebrate the Swedish tradition of  St. Lucia on the 13th of December. This year, Lars's mom and sister's family came out to our house for the festivities. I made the rolls and it was Leah's year to be "St. Lucia". This means she gets to be in the front of the line, carry the basket of goodies and SLOWLY lead the others around.  Leah thinks EVERYTHING is embarrassing. This was no exception. She was practically running around the house while all the other kids were trying to keep up with her. It was funny...but not authentic :)