The members of St. Thomas & Grace Church are pleased to host this event to which all are invited. The legend of Saint Lucia tells the story of her bringing food to the Christians hiding in the catacombs and wearing a crown of candles on her head to help light her way, freeing her to carry food with both hands. The pageant is directed by Mr. Rustan Swenson, a native of Sweden now living in Middlebury. He has directed it in Middlebury and Orwell in previous years, with George Matthew Jr. on the piano and pipe organ. The daughters of Jenny & Rev. Mark Orten, chaplain of Middlebury College, along with Ainsleigh Linnea and Nellie Pierce, will sing in Swedish, with Rebecca Orten as Saint Lucia