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Sankta Lucia: Relevant or not?

Sankta Lucia: Relevant or not?

Payton Willis November 19, 2021

Sankta Lucia is an annual event celebrated at Augustana at the end of November. This year, the event will be held on Monday, Nov. 29. Many students wonder exactly what Sankta Lucia is and why it is celebrated...

Augustana kicks off the holiday season

Augustana kicks off the holiday season

Brittnany Nelson December 6, 2018

Augustana students, family, alumni and faculty kicked off the holiday season with the annual ‘Christmas at Augustana’ celebration and a Christmas Dinner on Saturday, Dec. 1. Augustana has been hosting...

Senior Anna Moorhead and Juinor Rebecca Knapper perform in Sankta Lucia.

Sankta Lucia celebrates Swedish tradition

December 18, 2014

Sankta Lucia is an annual Swedish tradition around Christmas-time where students enrolled in Swedish courses perform songs over candlelight. Students performed Tuesday for the public and will perform...

Photo courtesy of Sam Schlouch.
Senior Eryn Maccabee smiles as dressed up as her role as Lucia for the more traditional celebration of Sankta Lucia. The event is on Dec. 17 at 7 p.m.

Preview: Sankta Lucia celebration breaks down traditional gender roles

December 12, 2013

For the first time, this year’s Sankta Lucia celebration at Augustana will feature two events, a traditional festival and a second, with men playing the traditional female roles. Assistant professor...

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