St. Lucy’s Feast Day is Dec. 13, and it’s the perfect time to talk about this saint whose name means “light” and who can remind us that Christ is the light of the world. Saffron buns – or Lussekatter – are a favorite Swedish sweet roll made using saffron, which gives them a distinctive yellow color that recalls Christ’s light. Traditionally, young girls serve these to their parents with coffee on the morning of St. Lucy’s Day before taking part in a procession.

