Artist: Maureen Merrell
Title: Santa Lucia
Medium: Original Oil on board
Size: 4x6 in. (5x7 in. framed)
Artist Statement: 
The Santa Lucia tradition honors Saint Lucy, a young Christian martyr known for her faith, generosity, and courage. Celebrated in Scandanavian countries each year on December 13, the tradition features a girl dressed in white with a crown of candles, symbolizing light shining in winter darkness. The celebration represents hope, charity, and the triumph of light over darkness during the darkest time of the year.