This Swedish song tells of the arrival of Saint Lucy on the darkest night of the year. As darkness covers the earth, she brings light and hope. Dressed in white and carrying candles in her hair, she symbolizes the victory of light over darkness. Her presence soothes and illuminates every silent home. She announces that day will be reborn and that light will return to the world. This song, therefore, celebrates the promise of renewal and the beauty of light in the winter night.
Natten går tunga fjät runt gård och stuva.
Kring jord som sol förlät, skuggorna ruva.
Då i vårt mörka hus, stiger med tända ljus,
Sankta Lucia, Sankta Lucia...
