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The mischievous little people of Scandinavian lore, and fearless leader Tomtegubbar (Charlie Jahn) were at it again in the lower level of the Chisago Lake Lutheran Church, entertaining the audience who attended the annual Santa Lucia pageant.  Even if you don’t know a word of Swedish the well-sung carols and story behind this special day are filled with the spirit of the season,  and this will put you in a holiday mood long after the last note is sung.

The Ki Chi Saga Swedish Club rustles up the food and decorations every year, and Marilyn Wahlstrom plays piano supporting the cast of the pageant.
Santa Lucia was played by Kelly Myrick.  There were six attendants last weekend at Santa Lucia’s side:  Andrea Angel, Grace Carlson, Sofia Dodge (who also read aloud the Lucia legend), Kathryn Myrick, Alicia Sandberg and Christina Sandberg.

The sugarbakers were portrayed by Clare Colberg and Faith Freeman.  Attired in the brown gingerbread cookie-like costumes are the pepparkaksgubbar; Audrey Green and Joy Carlson. Jahn and his very young tomte nissar Karlee Krona,  and Star Boys Austin Colberg and Eli Dodge round out the players.

The pageant is open to the public every December. The historic church is in Center City, you can easily spot the steeple a few blocks off Highway 8.  Make plans for being a part of the tradition for next year.

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