Finland’s Lucia this year is Tilde Polviander From the capital of Åland, Mariehamn. He will be officially crowned in Helsinki’s Lutheran Cathedral on Monday night.
The church is open to the public, but space is limited. Participants must present their Covid Passport at the door.
However, the traditional Lucia procession through the center of Helsinki, which regularly attracts tens of thousands of people, has been canceled for the second year in a row due to the coronavirus situation.
St. Lucia’s Day has Catholic and Orthodox roots and is celebrated throughout Finland, especially in Swedish-speaking communities.
Every year, a young woman is elected by public vote for the ceremony, carrying live candles at a ceremony at Helsinki Lutheran Cathedral.
Many cities choose their own local Lucia, and the day is celebrated in many kindergartens and schools, especially those where Swedish is the main language of instruction.
This year’s Lucia coronation at Helsinki Cathedral will be broadcast live at Yle Areena from 5 pm local time.
Source: The Nordic Page