Dec. 13 St. Lucy Feast in Advent/ Wisemen game

December 13 is the feast day of St. Lucy. St. Lucy was a virgin martyr during the first centuries of Christianity under its worst persecution at the hands of the Roman Empire, therefore making her one of the most glorious saints in heaven. She is of such renown that she is one of the saints mentioned by name in the Order of the Mass, and one of only seven female saints mentioned.

Lucia means “light” and so her feast day is associated with candles, torch lights, and even bonfires. Falling during the Advent season—and thus a long, dark winter—there have been many beautiful traditions associating this saint with the meaning of her name, her life, and her glorious position in heaven.