Every year around this time, Saint Lucia arrives to herald the Christmas season. This year, she made it all the way to Second Life.
The Lucia Celebration features traditional Swedish songs, with a woman, representing Saint Lucia, dressed in white robes, with a headdress of candles to simulate a halo. On December 13th, event goers were treated to a virtual Lucia, complete with entourage of singers, for 2 hours of traditional celebrations. Phreak Radio helped put this event on, where over 200 residents attended over the course of the evening, learning about travel to Sweden and listening to the lovely music.
I'd love to see more events like this: cultural rituals that many who are outside of the region may never get to experience. SL is global after all!
(Thanks, Tina!)
