Santa Lucia

How do you celebrate Saint Lucia in Italy?

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Santa Lucia

Santa Lucia, la santa della luce, è una martire cristiana del III secolo. Secondo la leggenda, portava cibo e aiuti ai cristiani che si nascondevano dai soldati dell’impero romano. Usava una corona di candele per illuminare la sua strada e avere le mani libere per portare più cibo possibile.

Traduzione

Saint Lucia, the Saint of Light, is a Christian martyr from the third century. According to legend, she brought food and help to the Christians who were hiding from the soldiers of the Roman Empire. She used a wreath of candles to light her way and had her hands free to take as much food as she could.

Santa Lucia in Sicilia

In Italia si festeggia Santa Lucia soprattutto in Sicilia, a Siracusa, il paese d’origine della santa. Qui viene organizzata una grande processione con una statua d’argento di Santa Lucia, in cui si trovano le sue reliquie.

Traduzione

In Italy, Santa Lucia is celebrated mainly in Sicily, in Syracuse, the hometown of the saint. Here a large procession is organized with a silver statue of Santa Lucia, where her relics are kept.

Santa Lucia nel Nord Italia

Anche in alcune province del Nord Italia si festeggia Santa Lucia. I bambini le scrivono una letterina, come a Babbo Natale, e nella notte tra il 12 e il 13 dicembre lei arriva con il suo asinello e porta dei piccoli regali.

Traduzione

Santa Lucia is also celebrated in some provinces of northern Italy. The children write her a letter, like to Santa Claus, and on the night between 12 12-13 December she arrives with her donkey and brings small gifts.

Filastrocca di Santa Lucia​

Filastrocca di Santa Lucia

Santa Lucia bella
per i bimbi sei una stella
porta dolci e doni
a tutti i bimbi buoni
ma i regali più belli
portali ai poverelli

Traduzione

Beautiful Saint Lucia
For the children you are a star
bring sweets and gifts
to all good children
But the most beautiful gifts
bring them to the poor

Quiz

calendario avvento quiz 13 | Santa Lucia

Soluzione

B) ai, sul

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