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Nikki Tundel
Minneapolis

Photos: Celebrating Santa Lucia at the Swedish Institute

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Youth of all ages line up before the Lucia procession at the American Swedish Institute on Dec. 13, 2013.
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The American Swedish Institute in Minneapolis celebrates the holiday with a performance by a youth choir, and a procession led by the year's Lucia, attendant and Head Starboy. Each year, hundreds pack the institute to watch the holiday celebration.

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Participants head home after the Lucia performance.
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Youth of all ages line up before the Lucia procession at the American Swedish Institute on Dec. 13, 2013.
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Elsa Ornberg, 7, gets help with her costume on Dec. 13, 2013.
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