Saturday, December 13, 2014

What is today?

Today is Saint Lucia Day!  This day is celebrated in Sweden in honor of Saint Lucia, said to have worn a crown of candles to help light the way when she carried food to Christian martyrs hiding in cave from persecution. The present-day tradition is for the oldest daughter to rise first and bring buns to all those who are sleeping in the household.

I may - or may not - bake this today:


Isn't it lovely?  It comes from this:


Yes!  Another Betty Crocker cookbook!  You've seen several of these earlier on the blog.

I have conducted an experiment and did some resetting on my Blogger page.  Someone out there will have to let me know if there is still a verification box in the Comment section.

Twelve more sleeps until Christmas Day!

Oh!  I don't think I'll be baking that beautiful braided crown of bread, but I did give it some serious thought.
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13 comments:

  1. GlendaDecember 13, 2014 at 6:23 AM

    That does look enticing, but a lot of work would be involved, and I would not be up for that either! Have a super Saturday, Sister! I do see some changes, and I'll let you know what happens with my comment....

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  2. Ms. ADecember 13, 2014 at 8:28 AM

    No verification box!

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  3. SusieDecember 13, 2014 at 9:35 AM

    Nellie, The St. Luca crown looks like a coffee cake. Oh yum. Has your oven cooled done yet.LOL. What with all the cookie baking, I was just wondering. Blessings for a great day, xoxo,Susie

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  4. NanaDianaDecember 13, 2014 at 10:45 AM

    OMGOSH---I get a little nervous when you say 12 more sleeps until Christmas. WOW!!!! It is coming right up, isn't it? Happy St. Lucia day to you. I had that cookbook but passed it to one of my daughters---the baker! xo Diana

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  5. Betsy Banks AdamsDecember 13, 2014 at 10:51 AM

    Happy Saint Lucia Day to YOU...

    Tell me what you did to get rid of the Word Verification...
    Hugs,
    Betsy

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  6. Betsy Banks AdamsDecember 13, 2014 at 10:56 AM

    Never mind... Mine is GONE too.. Guess Blogger fixed it for us...

    Thanks,
    Betsy

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  7. Julia HonesDecember 13, 2014 at 11:11 AM

    I should be greeting my aunt (my father's sister). She is called Lucia.

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  8. Farm GirlDecember 13, 2014 at 12:33 PM

    I have always thought about making these, but I never have. That looks like a very fun cookbook. I don't see any box anymore. :)

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  9. ~~louise~~December 13, 2014 at 12:59 PM

    Happy St. Lucy Day, Nellie! I wouldn't even attempt such a recipe but it sure is nice dreaming about it!

    Thanks for sharing...

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  10. annieDecember 13, 2014 at 3:06 PM

    it looks wonderful, I love BC cookbooks!
    but oddly enough, I do not own one.
    I get them at the library!

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  11. GertDecember 13, 2014 at 6:21 PM

    I read about this being St. Lucia's day. Her story is very interesting ! Love that cookbook!!

    Blessings,
    Gert

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  12. ButtercupDecember 13, 2014 at 7:48 PM

    This looks so good. I am so glad there are no calories just for looking, and no word verification.

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  13. HappyKDecember 14, 2014 at 12:15 PM

    I just read on another blog all about St Lucia's.
    The St Lucian Crown looks too nice to eat. : )

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