Blankets in the Catecombs

Introduction

Watch the 11-minute video "Lucia, Saint of Light".

Activity 1

Watch "Santa Lucia", 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.

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.

Activity 4 

Plant some wheat seeds on the windowsill. Water them until Christmas, at which point they should be around 8 inches tall.