Bethlehem Lutheran Church hosts Julefest each year and the Scandinavian event features a visit from Lucia, who wears a crown of candles and brings a tray of saffron buns to share. The event is held near the shortest day of the year and honors St. Lucia and celebrates the return of the light. The delightful longstanding tradition changed a bit this year, with two young ladies appearing as Lucia. Above: Paige Everson was Lucia at Julefest on Saturday, Dec. 12. With her are attendants Taylor Everson and Cecelia Chmelik.
Right: On Dec. 13, Emma Gesch was Lucia during the Sunday church service.
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