Paper Santa Lucia crowns and hats
Stephanie from Little Birds Handmade kindly sent us this seasonal craft
December 13th is Santa Lucia Day! You can read more about how Santa Lucia is celebrated in Scandinavia here. We decided to create our own versions of the candle crown traditionally worn by the eldest daughter as well as a star hat like those worn by boys in Santa Lucia processions.
You will need:
White card stock or heavy paper for crown and candles.
Green craft paper cut into leaf shapes (depending on the age of the child, you may want to cut out the leaf shapes ahead of time).
Red craft paper cut or punched into small circles for berries.
Orange/yellow craft paper cut into flame shapes.
Glitter.
Glue.
Santa Lucia Crown
1. Cut a two inch wide strip of paper long enough to wrap around the child’s head. Have child glue leaf shapes to cover the crown and decorate with red berries.
2. Add glitter to flame shapes. Cut strips of white card stock as candles (we made six candles for our crown). Glue flame to candle and candles to crown.
3. Fit crown around head and fasten at back with glue or staples.
4. Play Santa Lucia!
Boy’s Lucia Procession Hat
1. Create a tall cone hat from white card stock. Glue or staple closed.
2. Cut star shaped from card stock and decorate with silver or gold glitter.
3. Glue stars to hat.
4. Ta-da!
More Santa Lucia Links:
Recipe for Santa Lucia Braided Bread
Listen to the traditional Santa Lucia song
Alicia’s tutorial for Santa Lucia dolls
Happy Santa Lucia Day!
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wonderful! my husband’s side is part swedish, can’t wait to make some with my little guy
jenny vorwaller December 13th, 2006 11:07
fun - we actually made one (not so cute) a few years ago, and this year i promised to buy her a ‘real’ one. we are involved with our local swedish heritage society - so we will be hearing all the songs ALL day tomorrow, i’m sure!
kirsten December 13th, 2006 13:54
Thanks for the idea for boys. I’ve always loved this holiday, but with a boy-child was unsure how to celebrate it. I’ll probably try this, “crunchy style” by sewing felt onto a party hat - nice stitches around the edges will make it last a bit longer and sew felt stars and sparkles on it.
great idea - thanks
MCMilker December 14th, 2006 00:17
These are lovely! I’ll have to add this one to our traditions.
Veronique December 14th, 2006 05:15
Just beautiful!
Alicia P. December 14th, 2006 06:42
Very lovely idea.
Here is my own version to put on a table to avoid risk !
http://www.kutchuk.com/noel/bricolages/couronnelucie.htm
Made with a circle of cardboard, an old garland and 4 candles.
marie-hélène December 15th, 2006 01:16
How lovely, wonderful to see St Lucia Day being celebrated more!
Christina December 15th, 2006 02:22
That is a wonderful and creative way to make a caustum for St. Lucia day!!
Marie hollies February 26th, 2007 07:44
This is the first website that had exactly what I was looking for….a paper crown for the girls and a star hat for the boys. I work with babies, age 1 month to 1 year, so it will be a teacher-aided craft activity. I will also share it with the other classes in my daycare.
Nancy Barnes November 18th, 2007 10:55
This is great. I am a teacher and we are doing “Holiday’s around the World” as our theme this winter. Each room will be decorated as a different country/region and have an activity to go along with that country/region. I think this would be perfect!
Amber November 27th, 2007 00:59
My Girl Scout troop made these crowns as we investigated different December celebrations that involve lights. They loved this activity and were so beautiful!
Jeane December 6th, 2007 19:41
Does anyone know where to buy a “real” St. Lucia crown with battery-operated candles?
Lorie December 18th, 2007 13:19
COOL
IOSJDF ISDJF: December 19th, 2007 09:55