Lucia concert (and a Lussekatt) in Den Haag

13th December is Luciadagen in Sweden and Scandinavia, this year on a Saturday, so I could attend a Lucia concert in the Hague!

I started my day in the Hague going to Norvolk, a Scandinavian bakery in Scheveningen, which I had been to for a lussekatt last year as well.

Last year it really had the classic S shape, this year it look slightly different, but still with raisins!

In the evening I went with a friend to the Kloosterkerk in The Hague, where a Swedish choir – Svenska Högtidskören held a Lucia concert, as you see them in Scandinavia. They hold concerts elsewhere in the Netherlands too!

It began in the darkness, with all the girls in the processions holding a candle and walking in a line to where they would stand and sing.

The concert started at 19:30 and lasted one hour.

One of the highlights was Lucia’s having the candles on her crown lighted – behind the pillars, but I could see it well from where I was sitting! It felt so magical.

They sung traditional Swedish songs of course, but also Stille Nacht/ Silent night in German and English.

Then, they walked back, with Lucia in front, and stood all in a circle with her in the middle.

It was possible to give money for a charity – a food bank in Amsterdam in this case.

It was a whimsical experience and definitely among other things that makes me enjoy Christmas time!

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