Help children punch holes on the top of one leaf. If desired, leaves and stems made from green construction paper can be attached to the flowers, and the poinsettia can be hung around the classroom as decorations. Tell children to add the flour and salt and mix thoroughly. Let cookies cool slightly then have the children roll them in the remaining powdered sugar which is spread on wax paper. On December 13 in Sweden, families celebrate St. Lucia's Day.
Girls dress in white and wear candle wreaths around their heads.
The girls serve breakfast, consisting of Lucia buns, to their parents. Art Project Reproduce a candle and have children color them. Then put them on a band to go around the children's heads with the candle in the front. If you want them in white you can drape a sheet over their shoulders. Cooking Project Lucia Buns yields 24-30 buns Refrigerator biscuit dough 2 teaspoons cinnamon 1 cup white sugar Butter or margarine Unroll and arrange the biscuit dough according to the directions on the package.