© Licensed to London News Pictures. 09/12/2016. York UK. 15 year old Matilda Jarl from Stockholm leads the Sankta Lucia festival of Lights procession at York Minster last night (friday 09th Dec) In Sweden, Lucia is one of the most significant traditions in the calendar,  a powerful symbol and celebration of light and an integral part of the Advent season. The celebration of Sankta Lucia is based on the bravery and martyrdom of a young Sicilian girl - St Lucy who died in the early fourth century. Her name and story reached Sweden along with Christianity, and she remained popular even after the Reformation as the bringer of light during the long darkness of winter. Photo credit: Andrew McCaren/LNP