# Theme: Saint Lucy

Mini-Study on St. Lucy of Syracuse.   
Feast day: 13th December

# Overview

#### For the Bookshelf

[**![](https://lh7-rt.googleusercontent.com/docsz/AD_4nXe5MaRbiaM3pQiuWcMXzst9JW2Zd10ZLLf2mK1fH4XRGn7PQ7zah8O2sr-F2yQ6dq6c1yjXPSTeGpszSSr5cDWE2qon_JTDU08VUvgXNafAwIOHxywAyfmPpUT5kVyiGdy7Oy1B_ht4ymvVrWKc7Cl42KGY?key=caEg-ubWL431Wv-R4-41Ug)**](https://www.amazon.com/Lucia-Morning-Sweden-Ewa-Ryd%C3%A5ker/dp/9163117304)[**![](https://lh7-rt.googleusercontent.com/docsz/AD_4nXd6hvTjgHRZjgAXnxE_P37Uq7hIplgDsQg-9Pr_5B2moHyK9zi43-HA-y9rikaR41v1XJKoIyOa-ko5T6kCRIjl5rOfo2FFKbmoc4lTm7ep6XJ9c3AGN55FC1hKPlCSSx3P8-B8F4vh8CTWGMVZnpgIl-Re?key=caEg-ubWL431Wv-R4-41Ug)**](https://www.amazon.com/Lucia-Saint-Katherine-Bolger-Hyde/dp/0982277040)[**![](https://lh7-rt.googleusercontent.com/docsz/AD_4nXcHTOwz80lbzJAdoI6aK66kUBUJFVYKc7McHbvVhQXGdJ1pepP7g4zxCSy9TYOrie5Gh2Lc_0VaVPl1dbvDh8M5mTy_cEZsVmthIQnjEuumKnypc4mivok9TO3Ws-tnEes6AE2m9Lusn0T4APt1__EbIJyf?key=caEg-ubWL431Wv-R4-41Ug)**](https://koorong.com/product/the-star-maker-helen-buckley-jenny-brake-illus_9781910587393)

[](https://store.ancientfaith.com/islands-of-the-ocean-stories-from-the-lives-of-the-celtic-saints/)

[](https://www.amazon.com/Saint-Brigid-Cows-Eva-Betz/dp/1505120985?crid=19A8G3C11R9F4&keywords=brigid+and+the+cows&qid=1704923917&s=books&sprefix=brigid+and+the+cow,stripbooks,155&sr=1-1&linkCode=sl1&tag=parousiapress-20&linkId=8fa1331e3fc0b2a048b4db11abf6416b&language=en_US&ref_=as_li_ss_tl)

#### For the Toy Shelves

#### Outings

Attend vespers and Liturgy - wear white with a red sash to Liturgy.  
Drive around to look at Christmas light displays.

#### Other Resources

[Information ](https://www.catholicicing.com/st-lucy/)about [St. Lucy](https://oneperfectbite.blogspot.com/2011/12/santa-lucia-crown-for-feast-of-st-lucia.html).  
[Colouring pages](https://www.supercoloring.com/coloring-pages/holidays/saint-lucys-day).  
[Printable activities](https://momswhosave.com/st-lucia-day-free-printables/).

# Blankets in the Catecombs

#### Introduction

Watch the 11-minute video "[Lucia, Saint of Light](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5ODtZw4-ONk)".

#### Activity 1

Watch "[Santa Lucia](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5xy-9j0B9go)", a two-minute song video, and learn at least a verse of the song.

#### Activity 2

St. Lucy delivered blankets to prisoners in the catecombs. Make a knotted fleece blanket to donate to homeless people.

**![](https://lh7-rt.googleusercontent.com/docsz/AD_4nXcQfCeDRbdcvxdcJ8gzahoiM_58EuR7xpWOOPoc8beRFIaggThZ8dg9xSs1s_rOufhLqvjiEHt7lCRu8ytPOWEtum9HBQvmBSCK-YqmA2Xas-Y_rSHHX3NUUP99443XuQh0uCTXZIQXAWv1P2XiJXg9LxBU?key=caEg-ubWL431Wv-R4-41Ug)**

#### Lunch Snack

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#### Activity 3

St. Lucy's hands were full carrying the blankets, so she found a way to carry her candles on her head so she could have light without having to hold the candles. Make a candle wreath or crown using a small wreath or felt for the leaves and pipecleaners for the candles. Make a large version to wear and a small version for a Christmas ornament.

**![](https://lh7-rt.googleusercontent.com/docsz/AD_4nXcMrbrOwEUjTT0jM4ZXuhpK1pxxQyaOsYUSM_71TbLYjjR1l1cbjMnvRq5qZ9T89QAvSZ3dtzkeUYsnHiU54wEjkwjg8REpdVf8O6XLDmfcVGam-u8yPogkoDf5GLhHiMJvN6rbcvH6Gbx3wPtA5BZrGqJC?key=caEg-ubWL431Wv-R4-41Ug)**

#### Activity 4 

Plant some [wheat seeds ](https://www.catholicculture.org/culture/liturgicalyear/activities/view.cfm?id=949)on the windowsill. Water them until Christmas, at which point they should be around 8 inches tall.

# Saint of Light

#### Introduction

Re-watch "[Santa Lucia](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5xy-9j0B9go)", a two-minute song video, and revise the song. Try singing along to the video.

#### Activity 1

Make and kneed the batter for [St Lucy Buns](https://wiki.srp.life/books/cakes-breads-and-puddings/page/st-lucy-buns). You can also make a batch with added cranberries to weave into a wreath.

**![](https://lh7-rt.googleusercontent.com/docsz/AD_4nXeQKLfWr4Hb6ysepIKZXXZPRqQFifKYgClgxg16cCxD7xLJVO_P2g13_mmyRMz3EqKHjaq-3TdieZ_QjQGneFzNIRUIANJ0h2KsXPRecPE_un6E6I5nuBK6HnPP1zIrOSdczpg9Nz83X08Jh1buHkFKPH-4?key=caEg-ubWL431Wv-R4-41Ug)**[![462582728_3872345096339413_2659404526426385527_n.jpg](https://wiki.srp.life/uploads/images/gallery/2024-12/scaled-1680-/k9TFHqieApHXYKZ7-462582728-3872345096339413-2659404526426385527-n.jpg)](https://wiki.srp.life/uploads/images/gallery/2024-12/k9TFHqieApHXYKZ7-462582728-3872345096339413-2659404526426385527-n.jpg)

#### Activity 2

Prepare the two dice in the attachments, along with 6-10 of each object (red ribbon pieces, star, mini salt dough St. Lucia buns, birthday cake candles, cranberries, and cardamom pods) in a basket. Roll the dice and count out that number of the object.

**![](https://lh7-rt.googleusercontent.com/docsz/AD_4nXdq8bFKrxJ_3zWJLSlUU_3F-9S5co25o3fzU4I7uKpiQ-ihk2qlabjJmyfkWA43HDyMBpjXSMZliSOugd5IdRspL5YVhDX6DLfmkAIZl-uY4jOC4x8oOIAXPHAATTNy_edwhAPIsVASVBGkNbcOkOwNf0I?key=caEg-ubWL431Wv-R4-41Ug)**

#### Lunch Snack

Eat the buns!

#### Activity 3

Make a straw star ornament.

[![image.png](https://wiki.srp.life/uploads/images/gallery/2024-12/scaled-1680-/7a0qiFuYSQJSEKXW-image.png)](https://wiki.srp.life/uploads/images/gallery/2024-12/7a0qiFuYSQJSEKXW-image.png)

#### Activity 4 

Drive around to look at Christmas light displays.