Anna's Day

About Anna's Day

Anna's Day is held on December 9th in Sweden, Finland and Norway.

Also known as Lutefisk Day, this day marks the start of the preparation process of the lutefisk, which will be eaten on Christmas Eve. Lutefisk (lutfisk) is a traditional Nordic dish, popular in Sweden, Norway, and parts of Finland.

This is also a Swedish name day, celebrating all people named Anna.

Saint Anna is the mother of Virgin Mary, the protector of marriage, the family, virginity, pregnant women and widows.

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