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- Ljuskrona abstract "Ljuskrona is a general Swedish term for chandelier.The literal translation of the word is "light crown". The word ljuskrona also specifically describes a folk art object and Christmas tradition. Originally found in Sweden during Jul, the custom came with immigrants to the United States. Ljuskrona have been found among people of Scandinavian descent since the early 1800s. The ljuskrona is visually distinctive, as it is a candleholder which is wrapped in fringed paper. Ljuskrona have historically been made out of junk materials and then covered with cut paper. The paper used has been newspaper, wrapping paper or crepe paper in various colors. Although usually thought of as a family tradition, they are also found in some churches.In 1988, the Folk Art section of the National Endowment for the Arts awarded a grant for the implementation of a survey to document the use and styles that existed in the United States. A traveling exhibition which included eight styles and ten photo panels was produced. A slide show of the styles and anomalies that were found by the survey was funded by the Kansas Humanities Council.Approximately 300 ljuskrona were documented, generally in the Midwest section of the United States. Oral interviews provided information about family gatherings to rewrap the candle holders, the custom of lighting the candles on Christmas Eve and even the occasional candle holder that caught on fire. Sweden has areas where the tradition still exists as a very private family custom.The term Ljuskrona has been used in the United States to describe both “light crowns” those candleholders which hang, chandeliers, and Ljustaken “light stake” those that sit, candelabras. Technically Ljuskrona hang and Ljustaken sit. Some families refer to the paper wrapped candleholders as Julstaken, Julkrona, Jul Tradet, or simply Swedish Christmas Tree, regardless of whether the object sits or hangs. The type and color of paper used appears to be a personal family decision, with some preference given to decisions made in previous years. Each individual style, which is determined by the armature is always referred to by the owners, as the correct type of Ljuskrona. Ten distinct styles have been found in the United States at present. There is some correlation to the style that was predominate in the area of Sweden from which the family oirginated. Four methods of cutting the paper are found in the United States, with derivations such as curling, using pinking shears or cutting two colors together to give a varigated effect. Ljuskrona are taken from their hiding place on December 13, St. Lucia Day. At that time repairs or a complete rewrapping will take place. Usually it is an endeavor where the mother or oldest children teach the younger ones how to “decorate” the Ljuskrona.The Ljuskrona is put away on St. Knut's Day January 13 as are all of the other Christmas decorations. Some rural families burn the Christmas tree that night.".
- Ljuskrona thumbnail Julaftonen_av_Carl_Larsson_1904.jpg?width=300.
- Ljuskrona wikiPageExternalLink NEA-Annual-Report-1988.pdf.
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- Ljuskrona wikiPageExternalLink swedish-christmas-tree-ljuskrona.html.
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- Ljuskrona wikiPageExternalLink traditions_swedish_ljuskrona.pdf.
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- Ljuskrona subject Category:Candelabra.
- Ljuskrona subject Category:Christmas_traditions_in_Europe.
- Ljuskrona subject Category:Decorative_arts.
- Ljuskrona subject Category:Swedish-American_culture.
- Ljuskrona comment "Ljuskrona is a general Swedish term for chandelier.The literal translation of the word is "light crown". The word ljuskrona also specifically describes a folk art object and Christmas tradition. Originally found in Sweden during Jul, the custom came with immigrants to the United States. Ljuskrona have been found among people of Scandinavian descent since the early 1800s. The ljuskrona is visually distinctive, as it is a candleholder which is wrapped in fringed paper.".
- Ljuskrona label "Ljuskrona".
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- Ljuskrona wasDerivedFrom Ljuskrona?oldid=601679490.
- Ljuskrona depiction Julaftonen_av_Carl_Larsson_1904.jpg.
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